Earthquake Information February 27, 2023 in Larat, Tanimbar Islands: 4.8 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude struck Larat, Tanimbar Islands, on February 27, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea approximately 43 kilometers northwest of Larat, Tanimbar Islands.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.8 on February 27, 2023, 11:53:30," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 6.81°S (South Latitude) and 131.53°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Moluccas, with intensities ranging from II-III. An MMI scale of II means the earthquake was not felt by most people or was felt only by a few, but was recorded by instruments.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded nine significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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