M2.9 Depth: 38.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Teluk Segara, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 12:43:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 12:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Teluk Segara, Bengkulu (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

38.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-05 12:43:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Teluk Segara

County

Teluk Segara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.81000, 102.05000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38 km

38 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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