M4.5 earthquake: Bengkulu, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Bengkulu, Indonesia on October 7, 2026. It was recorded at 02:02 AM GMT+7 at a depth of 93 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
93 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
07:02:01 PM
October 6, 2026
Local time
02:02 AM
October 7, 2026 · GMT+7
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 42 km from Bengkulu.
- Bengkulu · 42 km W
- Lahat · 181 km W
- Sungaipenuh · 190 km S
- Perabumulih · 260 km W
- Jambi · 301 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 42 km | Bengkulu, Indonesia · 84 km WNW | 43 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 444 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.9 earthquake on January 16, 2001.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 7, 2026 earthquake near Bengkulu, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Bengkulu, Indonesia at 3.697° S, 101.903° E, at a depth of 93 km. The nearest town was Bengkulu, about 42 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Bengkulu, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.5 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Bengkulu, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.