BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Alor, Magnitude 4, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 4.0 earthquake struck Alor. The epicenter was located... "The earthquake's epicenter was located [km] northeast of Alor, and this earthquake was felt. This information should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 23, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 05:32:31. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 8.13° S (South Latitude) and 124.93° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in the Alor region with an MMI scale of III. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light objects hanging were swaying, and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 36 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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