Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 144.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M3.5 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On March 27, 2026 at 22:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). At around 144 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
144 km
144 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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