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M2.7 Depth: 49.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Semidang Gumay, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 18:46:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Semidang Gumay, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on February 28, 2026 at 18:46 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no 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 M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 18:46:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Semidang Gumay
County
Semidang Gumay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.78000, 103.12000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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