M2.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Maje, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 03:58:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Maje, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on March 2, 2026 at 03:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 03:58:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Maje

County

Maje

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.23000, 103.22000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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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