Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 71.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bengkulu
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M2.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 28, 2025 at 12:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — deeper than the regional average (43.6 km)
Regional average: 43.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Bengkulu
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 289 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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