BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northeast Wondama Bay, Magnitude 4.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude struck Wondama Bay on Monday, September 23, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the epicenter was located in the sea approximately 56 kilometers northwest of Wondama Bay.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.5 on Monday, September 23, 2024, 18:33:52," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.27°S (South Latitude) and 134.28°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Wasior, with an intensity of II. An MMI scale of II means the earthquake was not felt by most people or was felt only by a few, but was recorded by instruments.
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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