BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Bitung, Magnitude 4.9, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.9 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Bitung. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 79 km southeast of Bitung at sea, and this earthquake is felt and needs to be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, February 28, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 14:42:52. It was located at a depth of 55 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 1.37°N (North Latitude) and 125.83°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Manado, Bitung, and Tondano with a scale of III, III, and III respectively. An MMI scale of III means 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 eight significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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