Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bengkulu · Sungai Rumbai
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M3.2 Earthquake near Sungai Rumbai, Bengkulu (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Sungai Rumbai, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on April 16, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
ac3cdd67b774d7bbc3938b7b1670b1a096a950a7
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 21:37:54 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.11000,
101.12000
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Bengkulu
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 189 Catalogue entries
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