Monday Early Morning, a Magnitude 7 Great Earthquake Shakes North Kalimantan

Illustration of an earthquake (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected a magnitude 7 earthquake that occurred in North Kalimantan on Monday, February 23, 2026.

In its official statement, BMKG said the epicenter was on land with a depth of about 630 kilometers, precisely to the northwest of Tana Tidung Regency, North Kalimantan.

BMKG stated that the information was an initial data released immediately after the incident, so it still has the potential to be updated as more monitoring data is entered.

"This information prioritizes speed so that the results of data processing are not stable and can change," wrote BMKG, quoted by Antara on Monday morning.

Along with this incident, BMKG reminded the importance of community preparedness in facing the potential of earthquake disasters. Residents are urged to remain calm, stay away from potentially collapsing buildings, and follow safety procedures by taking shelter in a safe place when the tremors occur.

In addition, the public is asked to recognize the evacuation routes in their respective neighborhoods, prepare a disaster standby bag containing basic necessities, and always monitor official information from the BMKG and related agencies to avoid unaccountable news.

BMKG also urged residents to remain vigilant against the possibility of aftershocks, although there have been no reports of damage or casualties due to the earthquake so far.