Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M3.2 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 26, 2026 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 19 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 678 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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460
Country (24h)
Indonesia
39
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