Earthquake Today, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Strikes South Bengkulu
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude struck South Bengkulu on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 26 kilometers southwest of South Bengkulu.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.7 on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 03:45:24," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 4.63°S (South Latitude) and 102.75°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including South Bengkulu and Kaur, with intensities of III and II-III. 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 18 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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