M4.1 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Enggano, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 18:08:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 18:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Enggano, Bengkulu (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-23 18:08:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Enggano

County

Enggano

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.33000, 102.54000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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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Dempo

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Ranau

Distance: 162 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia
Suoh

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Kaba

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Krakatau

Distance: 330 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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