M2.5 Depth: 96.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Bengkulu Utara, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 11:31:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Bengkulu Utara, Bengkulu (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
96.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 11:31:44 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.02000, 102.04000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96 km
Intermediate
96 km
96 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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