BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Melonguane, Magnitude 6.4, No Tsunami Potential

A 6.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Melonguane. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 141 km southeast of Melonguane at sea, and this earthquake is felt and needs to be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, April 21, 2023.

The earthquake occurred at 10:21:14 AM. 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 2.81°N (North Latitude) and 127.14°E (East Longitude).

The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in the South Galela, Ternate, and Tobelo regions with intensities of III, III, II-III, and III respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by some people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded seven significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.