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M3.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Teramang Jaya, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 09:11:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 09:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Teramang Jaya, Bengkulu (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 12 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 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 09:11:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Teramang Jaya
County
Teramang Jaya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.92000, 101.20000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
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  • Kaba
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Talang
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Dempo
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
  • Patah
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia

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