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M2.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Baay, Kalimantan Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 03:10:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Baay, Kalimantan Timur (Indonesia) on February 28, 2026 at 03:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 03:10:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Kalimantan Timur
City
Baay
County
Kutai Timur
Village
Baay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.23000, 117.66000
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

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