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M3.1 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ilir Talo, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 16:29:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 16:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ilir Talo, Bengkulu (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 16:29:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Ilir Talo
County
Ilir Talo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.39000, 102.45000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 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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