Latest earthquakes near Bengkulu today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bengkulu.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 20, 2025 06:34
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 155 km SE
from Bengkulu
May 20, 2025 03:27
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 279 km NW
from Bengkulu
May 20, 2025 00:33
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 206 km SE
from Bengkulu
May 19, 2025 11:04
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 29 km E
from Bengkulu
May 19, 2025 00:44
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 214 km SSE
from Bengkulu
May 17, 2025 23:42
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 203 km SE
from Bengkulu
May 17, 2025 13:47
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 33 km E
from Bengkulu
May 17, 2025 12:03
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 34 km E
from Bengkulu
May 16, 2025 17:18
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 128 km N
from Bengkulu
May 15, 2025 07:31
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 170 km SSE
from Bengkulu
May 15, 2025 03:15
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 112 km SSW
from Bengkulu
May 14, 2025 13:18
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 189 km N
from Bengkulu
May 14, 2025 10:16
(Jakarta)
M 4.8 64 km S
from Bengkulu
May 14, 2025 02:14
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 247 km SE
from Bengkulu
May 13, 2025 22:44
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 286 km W
from Bengkulu
May 12, 2025 22:40
(Jakarta)
M 4.5 227 km NW
from Bengkulu
May 12, 2025 22:40
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 235 km NW
from Bengkulu
May 12, 2025 01:18
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 145 km S
from Bengkulu
May 11, 2025 20:53
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 16 km NNE
from Bengkulu
May 11, 2025 16:53
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 274 km NW
from Bengkulu
May 10, 2025 09:44
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 176 km S
from Bengkulu
May 10, 2025 03:25
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 71 km NW
from Bengkulu
May 9, 2025 16:16
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 242 km NW
from Bengkulu
May 8, 2025 06:38
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 175 km S
from Bengkulu
May 8, 2025 03:21
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 191 km N
from Bengkulu

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bengkulu

Bengkulu Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
104 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
May 20, 2025 06:34

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bengkulu with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bengkulu (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Aug 19, 2020 05:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.4
On Sep 12, 2007 18:10.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Bengkulu.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 19, 2020 05:29
(Jakarta)
M 6.9 122 km WSW
from Bengkulu
Nov 18, 2022 20:37
(Jakarta)
M 6.9 205 km SW
from Bengkulu
Aug 19, 2020 05:23
(Jakarta)
M 6.8 138 km WSW
from Bengkulu
Jun 2, 2016 05:56
(Jakarta)
M 6.6 260 km NW
from Bengkulu
Aug 13, 2017 10:08
(Jakarta)
M 6.4 71 km W
from Bengkulu
Feb 10, 2021 19:52
(Jakarta)
M 6.3 220 km SSW
from Bengkulu
Aug 23, 2022 21:31
(Jakarta)
M 6.2 170 km SSE
from Bengkulu
Feb 2, 2019 16:27
(Jakarta)
M 6.0 265 km WNW
from Bengkulu
Oct 15, 2019 05:23
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 141 km WSW
from Bengkulu
Feb 2, 2019 17:59
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 258 km WNW
from Bengkulu

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Bengkulu.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 21, 2021 21:32
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 10 km E
from Bengkulu
Mar 13, 2024 18:08
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 18 km SW
from Bengkulu
Jan 25, 2016 11:00
(Jakarta)
M 4.4 20 km S
from Bengkulu
Sep 7, 2018 02:28
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 19 km SE
from Bengkulu
Apr 7, 2022 13:36
(Jakarta)
M 4.6 23 km SSW
from Bengkulu
Oct 8, 2019 05:50
(Jakarta)
M 4.4 25 km NNW
from Bengkulu
Jul 27, 2020 19:20
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 29 km S
from Bengkulu
Jan 23, 2021 21:06
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 30 km NW
from Bengkulu
Mar 13, 2018 16:43
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 32 km SW
from Bengkulu
Dec 14, 2020 15:12
(Jakarta)
M 4.5 32 km WSW
from Bengkulu

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Bengkulu

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.