BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Nias Magnitude 4.9, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 4.9 earthquake struck Nias. "The epicenter was located 69 km northeast of Nias in the sea, and this earthquake was felt; information will be disseminated to the public," wrote the BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Saturday, November 16, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 22:28:37. It was at a depth of 26 km and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 1.34°N (North Latitude) and 98.28°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the Tapanuli, Gunung City, Nias Regency, and Nias areas with intensities of III, II-III, II-III, and II, respectively. An intensity 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 18 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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