Recent 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kebumen Region
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.0 magnitude struck Kebumen on Sunday, September 22, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 23 kilometers southeast of Kebumen.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.0 on Sunday, September 22, 2024, 10:11:52 AM," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 7.87°S (South Latitude) and 109.70°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Bantul, with an intensity of III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by some people but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 21 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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