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M2.7 Depth: 52.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Karya Pelita, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 07:42:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 07:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Karya Pelita, Bengkulu (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 52 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 M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 07:42:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Karya Pelita
County
Bengkulu Utara
Village
Karya Pelita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.18000, 101.72000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 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

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