BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Enggano Magnitude 4.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.5 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Enggano. The epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 16 km northwest of Enggano, and this earthquake is felt and will be further communicated to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, April 11, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 09:11:01. It was located at a depth of 16 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 5.34°S (South Latitude) and 102.12°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Enggano with an MMI scale of II. An MMI scale of II means 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 eight significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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