Earthquake Information March 30, 2023, Pulau Panjang, Magnitude 4.8, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude struck Pulau Panjang on March 30, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea approximately 19 kilometers northwest of Pulau Panjang.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.8 on March 30, 2023, 18:10:21," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 8.31°S (South Latitude) and 116.79°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in several areas, including North Lombok, East Lombok, Sumbawa, and Mataram, with intensities of III, III, II-III, II-III, and II-III respectively. One of the MMI scales felt, 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 across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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