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M2.9 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 15:43:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 15:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.9
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 15:43:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Kampung Melayu
County
Kampung Melayu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.23000, 102.18000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 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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