Recent 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ransiki Region
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A 4.5 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Ransiki. The epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 43 km southwest of Ransiki, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, July 2, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 11:40:28. It was located at a depth of 43.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 1.74°S (South Latitude) and 133.87°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Ransiki and Oransbari at intensities III and III, respectively. An MMI intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or casualties. 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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