4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kupang Regency; No Tsunami Potential

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Agus Dwi Darmawan 19/08/2024 17:41 WIB
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A 4.3 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Kupang Regency. "The earthquake's epicenter was 16 km southwest of Kupang Regency, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website.

The earthquake occurred at 03:48:57. It was located at a depth of 27.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 10.00° S (South Latitude) and 123.74° E (East Longitude).

The earthquake was felt in Kupang with an MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale of II-III. An MMI scale of II means the earthquake was not felt or was felt only by a few people, but was recorded by instruments.

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