BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Ruteng, Magnitude 4.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude struck Ruteng on April 11, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located several kilometers northeast of Ruteng.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.5 on April 11, 2023, 17:55:41," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 7.96°S (South Latitude) and 120.68°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Ruteng, with an intensity of III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded eight significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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