BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Bukittinggi, Magnitude 4.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude struck Bukittinggi on April 11, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 9 kilometers northwest of Bukittinggi.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.5 on April 11, 2023, 05:21:22," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.30°S (South Latitude) and 100.28°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Bukittinggi, Pariaman, and Padang, with intensities of 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 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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