M3.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sungai Rumbai, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 21:37:54 UTC Local time: —

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: 116 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 21:37:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Sungai Rumbai

County

Sungai Rumbai

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.11000, 101.12000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 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

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Kaba

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Dempo

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Patah

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