BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Tanimbar, Magnitude 6, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude struck Tanimbar on July 8, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the epicenter was located in the sea approximately 207 kilometers northwest of Tanimbar.
"Earthquake felt: Magnitude 6.0 on July 8, 2023, at 17:13:19," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 7.17°S (South Latitude) and 129.62°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Saumlaki, with an intensity of III. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by some people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded seven significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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