M2.8
Depth:
23.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On August 10, 2026 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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615
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