BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Airhaji, Pesisir Selatan, Magnitude 4.6, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.6 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Airhaji, Pesisir Selatan. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 30 km southwest of Airhaji, Pesisir Selatan, and was felt; this information is to be disseminated to the public," wrote the BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, April 22, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 06:06:05. It had a depth of 27.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.04°S (South Latitude) and 100.65°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in South and Padang areas with intensities of III and III. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by some people but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded eight significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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