BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Karera, East Sumba, Magnitude 4.9, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude struck Karera, East Sumba, on January 22, 2024. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Karera, East Sumba.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.9 on January 22, 2024, 04:02:22," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 10.50°S (South Latitude) and 120.18°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Waingapu, with an intensity of III. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by some people, but caused no damage or injuries. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded six significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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