BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Gianyar, Magnitude 4.8, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude struck Gianyar on Saturday, September 21, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 3 kilometers southwest of Gianyar.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.8 on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 06:26:20," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 8.57°S (South Latitude) and 115.32°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Gianyar, Badung, Denpasar, Tabanan, Karangasem, Bangli, Buleleng, Mataram, and West Lombok, with intensities of IV, III, III, III, III, III, II, II, and II respectively. An MMI scale of 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 22 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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