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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kalimantan Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 12:46:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Kalimantan Barat (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 12:46:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Kalimantan Barat
City
Kalimantan Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.72000, 109.60000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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