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M4.4 Depth: 29.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near South Kaur District, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 00:10:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near South Kaur District, Bengkulu (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 219 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 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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