Recent 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jailolo Region
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude struck Jailolo on April 22, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 49 kilometers northwest of Jailolo.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.6 on April 22, 2024 at 03:03:13," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 1.09°N (North Latitude) and 127.02°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Ternate, with a scale of III-IV. One of the MMI scales felt was III, meaning the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded six significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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