M3.1 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sungai Rumbai, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 05:08:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 05:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sungai Rumbai, Bengkulu (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-31 05:08:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Sungai Rumbai

County

Sungai Rumbai

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.12000, 101.16000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sumbing

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia

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