BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Lumajang Magnitude 4.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude struck Lumajang on May 27, 2023. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) release, the earthquake's epicenter was located several kilometers northwest of Lumajang.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.5 on May 27, 2023, 06:00:16," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 8.95°S (South Latitude) and 113.00°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in several areas, including Karangkates and Lumajang, with intensities of II and II respectively. An MMI scale of II means the earthquake was not felt by most people or was felt only by a few, but was recorded by instruments.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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