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M3.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Malinau, North Kalimantan (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 11:38:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Malinau, North Kalimantan (Indonesia) on August 28, 2026 at 11:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 11:38:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Kalimantan
City
Malinau
County
Malinau
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.92000, 116.19000
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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