M3.1 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Semidang Gumay, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 09:09:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 09:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Semidang Gumay, Bengkulu (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 38 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

38.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-11 09:09:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Semidang Gumay

County

Semidang Gumay

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.77000, 103.12000

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38 km

38 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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