BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Tanimbar, Magnitude 5, No Tsunami Potential
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A 5.0 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Tanimbar. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 249 kilometers northwest of Tanimbar and poses no tsunami potential," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 09:36:22. It had a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 5.91°S (South Latitude) and 130.41°E (East Longitude).
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 22 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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