M2.8
Depth:
18.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on February 1, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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