M2.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Enggano, Bengkulu (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 21:49:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Enggano, Bengkulu (Indonesia) on April 29, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 21:49:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Bengkulu

City

Enggano

County

Enggano

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.30000, 102.86000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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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