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M3.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sungai Rumbai, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 15:27:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sungai Rumbai, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on August 7, 2026 at 15:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 15:27:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Sungai Rumbai
County
Sungai Rumbai
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.07000, 101.19000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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