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M3.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 08:43:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Bengkulu (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 110 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 08:43:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Bengkulu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.55000, 102.03000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kaba
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Dempo
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
  • Patah
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
  • Ranau
    Distance: 213 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia
  • Sumbing
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Suoh
    Distance: 260 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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