M3.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Putri Hijau, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 05:18:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 05:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Putri Hijau, Bengkulu (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 129 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 05:18:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Putri Hijau

County

Putri Hijau

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.75000, 101.54000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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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