BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Nabire Magnitude 4.1, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude struck Nabire on Sunday, September 29, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Nabire.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.1 on Sunday, September 29, 2024, 15:16:15," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 3.45°S (South Latitude) and 135.40°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Nabire, with an intensity of III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by some people, but caused no 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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