BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Buol, Magnitude 4.9, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.9 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Buol. The epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 16 km northwest of Buol and this earthquake is felt and needs to be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, July 9, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 09:44:16. It was located at a depth of 51.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 1.10° N (North Latitude) and 121.28° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the Toli area with a scale of II-III. The felt MMI scale 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 seven significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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