BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Meulaboh Magnitude 4.8, No Tsunami Potential

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Yogi Yulianto 21/01/2023 10:50 WIB
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude struck Meulaboh on January 21, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea approximately 91 kilometers southeast of Meulaboh.

"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.8 on January 21, 2023, 02:50:34," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 3.33°N (North Latitude) and 96.25°E (East Longitude).

The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in several areas, including South Aceh, Takengon, and Lues, with intensities ranging from II-Aceh, II, and II-Gayo. One of the MMI scales felt was II, meaning the earthquake was not felt or was felt only by a few people but was recorded by instruments.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 38 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.

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