M3.2 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Enggano, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 20:20:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Enggano, Bengkulu (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 19 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 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 20:20:33 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.49000, 102.17000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 234 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
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