BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Karatung Island Magnitude 7.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Karatung Island. The epicenter was located in the sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 420 km northwest of Karatung Island, and this earthquake was felt and will be further communicated to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, December 2, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 2:37:07 PM. It was located at a depth of 56.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 8.53° South Latitude and 126.59° East Longitude.
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in Naha at an intensity of III. An intensity 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 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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