BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Daruba Magnitude 4.6, No Tsunami Potential

A recent earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude struck Daruba on March 18, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land approximately 42 kilometers northeast of Daruba.

"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.6 on March 18, 2023 at 07:14:50," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.37°N (North Latitude) and 128.49°E (East Longitude).

The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Morotai, with an intensity of II-III. 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 seven significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.