M4.7 earthquake: Bengkulu, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Bengkulu, Indonesia on October 8, 2026. It was recorded at 10:23 PM GMT+7 at a depth of 42 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.7
mb · Light
Depth
42 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
03:23:46 PM
October 8, 2026
Local time
10:23 PM
October 8, 2026 · GMT+7
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 84 km from Bengkulu.
- Bengkulu · 84 km NW
- Sungaipenuh · 160 km S
- Lahat · 220 km W
- Perabumulih · 295 km W
- Jambi · 309 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 440 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 8, 2026 earthquake near Bengkulu, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Bengkulu, Indonesia at 3.489° S, 101.576° E, at a depth of 42 km. The nearest town was Bengkulu, about 84 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Bengkulu, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.7 (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?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.