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A 4.9 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Buol. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was located 16 km northwest of Buol, and this earthquake is felt and should be communicated to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, July 9, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 09:44:16. It was located at a depth of 51.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 1.10° N (North Latitude) and 121.28° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Toli at intensity II-III. An intensity III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded seven significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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