M3.8
Depth:
27.0 km
M3.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on July 31, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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