M3.2 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 11:02:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Bengkulu (Indonesia) on January 21, 2026 at 11:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

49.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 11:02:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.69000, 102.02000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

49 km

49 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Dempo

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 212 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Suoh

Distance: 257 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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