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M3.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 07:56:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on March 3, 2026 at 07:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 07:56:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Kampung Melayu
County
Kampung Melayu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.34000, 102.06000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
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