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A 2.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Tobelo. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 8 km northeast of Tobelo at sea, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 29, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 20:33:03. It was located at a depth of 9 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 1.78° N (North Latitude) and 128.04° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Halmahera island with an MMI scale of II-III. The felt MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 12 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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