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M3.6 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Capuak, East Kalimantan (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 17:37:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Capuak, East Kalimantan (Indonesia). 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 17:37:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Kalimantan
City
Capuak
County
Berau
Village
Capuak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.65000, 118.08000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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