Recent 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Labuan Bajo Region
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude struck Labuan Bajo on July 21, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 21 kilometers northwest of Labuan Bajo.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.6 on July 21, 2023, 08:10:15," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 8.38°S (South Latitude) and 119.74°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Ruteng, with an intensity of II-III. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 14 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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