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M3.7 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Semidang Gumay, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 13:40:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 13:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Semidang Gumay, Bengkulu (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 13:40:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Semidang Gumay
County
Semidang Gumay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.93000, 103.02000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 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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