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M3.1 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 21:02:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Kampung Melayu, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on May 29, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 21:02:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Kampung Melayu
County
Kampung Melayu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.11000, 102.22000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — close to the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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