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M3.3 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Biatan Baru, East Kalimantan (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 19:47:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 19:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Biatan Baru, East Kalimantan (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 19:47:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Kalimantan
City
Biatan Baru
County
Berau
Village
Biatan Baru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.70000, 118.01000
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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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