Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kalimantan Timur · Kalimantan Timur
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M2.9 Earthquake near Kalimantan Timur (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Kalimantan Timur (Indonesia) on June 6, 2026 at 04:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
6d64d88e90496204510630163549f13afc69a0e1
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 04:29:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.85000,
118.27000
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 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
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 10 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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39
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