Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M4.0 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2026 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Stats (last 24h)
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488
Country (24h)
Indonesia
42
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