Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kalimantan Timur · Kalimantan Timur
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M2.5 Earthquake near Kalimantan Timur (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On March 28, 2026 at 07:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Kalimantan Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
5c876c79e1d44d619078d47bee7cbb6fec3cb236
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 07:43:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.20000,
119.01000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Kalimantan Timur
Context for this earthquake
29 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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