Recent 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Lawa, West Muna Regency
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude struck Lawa, West Muna Regency, on February 8, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 5.2 kilometers southeast of Lawa, West Muna Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.1 on February 8, 2023, 16:01:57," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 4.92°S (South Latitude) and 122.58°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including West Muna with an intensity of III-IV MMI and Muna with an intensity of III MMI. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 37 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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