BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Tambolaka Magnitude 4.9, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 4.9 earthquake struck Tambolaka. The epicenter was located in the sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 17 km southwest of Tambolaka in the sea, and this earthquake was felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, May 4, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 04:02:53. It had a depth of 39.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 9.40°S (South Latitude) and 119.02°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt at intensity II MMI in Bima. An intensity II MMI means the earthquake was not felt or was felt only by a few people, but was recorded by instruments.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded six significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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