M2.5 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 15:32:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on February 5, 2026 at 15:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 15:32:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Kampung Melayu

County

Kampung Melayu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.20000, 102.11000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Dempo

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Patah

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Ranau

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Suoh

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