M3.1 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 06:43:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Bengkulu (Indonesia) on April 22, 2026 at 06:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-22 06:43:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.70000, 102.06000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Dempo

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 208 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia
Suoh

Distance: 252 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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