BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Sorong Magnitude 4.1, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude struck Sorong on Sunday, October 20, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 49 kilometers northeast of Sorong.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.1 on Sunday, October 20, 2024, 15:22:04," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.35°S (South Latitude) and 131.34°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Sorong, with an intensity of III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded nine significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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