Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M3.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on October 1, 2026 at 13:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 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
01 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 675 Catalogue entries
Of 674 other entries for this area and period, 179 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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