BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Wawonii Timur, Konawe Kepulauan Regency, Magnitude 4.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.5 magnitude (M) earthquake struck East Wawonii, Konawe Islands Regency. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 19 km northeast of East Wawonii, Konawe Islands Regency, and this earthquake was felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote the BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Saturday, January 11, 2025.
The earthquake occurred at 19:02:32. It was located at a depth of 20 km and posed no tsunami potential. The earthquake's coordinates were 4.06° S (South Latitude) and 123.38° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Kendari, Konawe Islands, and Buton with intensities of III, III, III, and II-III, respectively. 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 15 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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