BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northwest Seram, Magnitude 4.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude struck West Seram on April 11, 2023. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) release, the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 38 kilometers north of West Seram.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.7 on April 11, 2023, 22:18:39," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.74°S (South Latitude) and 128.07°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in several areas, including Kairatu, with a scale of III. 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 window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded eight significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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