BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Larantuka Magnitude 4.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.7 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Larantuka. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 65 km northeast of Larantuka 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, May 25, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 12:21:07. It was located at a depth of 10.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 7.79°S (South Latitude) and 123.23°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on a Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in the Flores and Lembata regions with intensities of II-III and III-IV. 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 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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