Latest earthquakes near Bengkulu today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bengkulu.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 2, 2023 20:42
(Jakarta)
M 4.7 47 km NW
from Bengkulu
Dec 2, 2023 03:19
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 239 km SSE
from Bengkulu
Dec 1, 2023 11:16
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 230 km SSE
from Bengkulu
Nov 30, 2023 11:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.9 297 km SSE
from Bengkulu
Nov 28, 2023 00:57
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 72 km S
from Bengkulu
Nov 28, 2023 00:48
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 219 km SE
from Bengkulu
Nov 23, 2023 23:37
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 109 km SSW
from Bengkulu
Nov 23, 2023 22:36
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 289 km W
from Bengkulu
Nov 23, 2023 01:12
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 139 km NW
from Bengkulu
Nov 22, 2023 17:09
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 65 km NNW
from Bengkulu
Nov 22, 2023 03:33
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 113 km SSW
from Bengkulu
Nov 22, 2023 01:56
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 102 km W
from Bengkulu
Nov 21, 2023 16:48
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 209 km NW
from Bengkulu
Nov 21, 2023 11:11
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 136 km NW
from Bengkulu
Nov 20, 2023 16:51
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 220 km NW
from Bengkulu
Nov 18, 2023 17:01
(Jakarta)
M 4.9 258 km WNW
from Bengkulu
Nov 16, 2023 21:58
(Jakarta)
M 4.6 163 km SSE
from Bengkulu
Nov 15, 2023 12:11
(Jakarta)
M 4.8 90 km WNW
from Bengkulu
Nov 14, 2023 18:28
(Jakarta)
M 4.0 190 km SE
from Bengkulu
Nov 12, 2023 16:12
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 56 km SSW
from Bengkulu
Nov 12, 2023 03:13
(Jakarta)
M 4.4 83 km WNW
from Bengkulu
Nov 11, 2023 06:48
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 215 km NW
from Bengkulu
Nov 10, 2023 22:30
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 297 km SE
from Bengkulu
Nov 7, 2023 19:19
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 55 km S
from Bengkulu
Nov 7, 2023 05:56
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 163 km NNW
from Bengkulu

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Recent Bengkulu Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bengkulu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bengkulu and elsewhere.

Bengkulu Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
104 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
Dec 2, 2023 20:42

Average

A total of 1049 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. 4 912 86.94%
Mag. 5 128 12.2%
Mag. 6 9 0.86%
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 123 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
May 16, 2015 03:26
(Jakarta)
M 6.0 140 km N
from Bengkulu
Feb 2, 2019 16:27
(Jakarta)
M 6.0 265 km WNW
from Bengkulu
Feb 2, 2019 17:59
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 258 km WNW
from Bengkulu

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

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
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
Sep 27, 2014 05:11
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 24 km ESE
from Bengkulu
Jul 27, 2020 19:20
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 29 km S
from Bengkulu
Aug 4, 2014 09:24
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 30 km NNW
from Bengkulu
Mar 31, 2014 01:23
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 29 km NE
from Bengkulu
Jan 23, 2021 21:06
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 30 km NW
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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bengkulu on the evening of December 2, 2023 at 20:42 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 47km northwest of Bengkulu at a depth of 112km under land. 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, 1049 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.