Latest earthquakes near Bengkulu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bengkulu, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bengkulu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bengkulu, it will show up within minutes.
Bengkulu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1045 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bengkulu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 104 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bengkulu roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bengkulu in 2020. A total of 139 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bengkulu that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bengkulu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bengkulu during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 907 | 86.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 130 | 12.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bengkulu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bengkulu occurred on Aug 19, 2020 05:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) west-southwest of Bengkulu, at a depth of 26 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bengkulu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 2007 18:10, 122 kilometers (76 mi) west-southwest of Bengkulu. It is the strongest earthquake near Bengkulu in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bengkulu in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bengkulu.
Nearest earthquakes from Bengkulu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bengkulu. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bengkulu.
When was the last earthquake in Bengkulu?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bengkulu on the morning of May 20, 2025 at 06:34 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south-east of Bengkulu at a depth of 27km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bengkulu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bengkulu?
A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bengkulu on the evening of September 12, 2007 at 18:10 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 122km southwest of Bengkulu at a depth of 34km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bengkulu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bengkulu?
In the past 10 years, 1045 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bengkulu. This averages to 105 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
