M2.8 Depth: 34.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Putri Hijau, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 03:18:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Putri Hijau, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on January 20, 2026 at 03:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

34.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 03:18:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Putri Hijau

County

Putri Hijau

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.43000, 101.63000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34 km

34 km — shallower than 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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