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M2.7 Depth: 44.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 15:07:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on June 17, 2026 at 15:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 118 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 15:07:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Kampung Melayu
County
Kampung Melayu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.21000, 101.83000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — close to 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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