M4.9 earthquake — 87 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 87 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia on Aug 30, 2026 at 07:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 78 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 78.4 km |
| Coordinates | -3.340, 101.627 |
| Time | Aug 30, 07:37 UTC |
| Location | 87 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcxc |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 221 km | Sep 9, 00:23 UTC | 108 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.