Earthquake Information January 30, 2023, in Ruteng, 3.5 Magnitude; No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.5 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Ruteng. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 28 km northeast of Ruteng and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 30, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 15:10:21. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 8.38°S (South Latitude) and 120.57°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Ruteng and Borong at intensities II-III and II-III respectively. 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 glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 17 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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