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M4.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near East Kalimantan (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 22:41:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near East Kalimantan (Indonesia) on August 12, 2026 at 22:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 22:41:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Kalimantan
City
East Kalimantan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.49000, 118.93000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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