Earthquake Information: Friday, November 1, 2024, in Aceh Tamiang Regency, Magnitude 4.4, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude struck Aceh Tamiang Regency on Friday, November 1, 2024. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 8 kilometers northeast of Aceh Tamiang Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.4 on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 10:00:56," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 4.39°N (North Latitude) and 98.10°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Tamiang, 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 11 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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