BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Kairatu, Magnitude 3.2, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.2 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Kairatu. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was 1 km north of Kairatu and this earthquake was felt; information should be disseminated to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 30, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 06:24:19. It was located at a depth of 3 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 3.33°S (South Latitude) and 128.35°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Kairatu with an intensity of III on the MMI scale. An intensity 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 17 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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