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M4.1 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near South Kaur District, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 10:57:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 10:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near South Kaur District, Bengkulu (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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