M3.0
Depth:
71.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on July 15, 2026 at 15:43 UTC. At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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