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M2.7 Depth: 42.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Teramang Jaya, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 23:15:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Teramang Jaya, Bengkulu (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 23:15:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Bengkulu
City
Teramang Jaya
County
Teramang Jaya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.84000, 101.31000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 km
42 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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