M2.9 Depth: 58.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Mekarsari, Sumatera Selatan (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 05:16:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 05:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Mekarsari, Sumatera Selatan (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 58 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-07 05:16:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatera Selatan

City

Mekarsari

County

Musi Rawas

Village

Mekarsari

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.92000, 102.92000

Temperature

21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Sumbing

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Patah

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