BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Keerom, Magnitude 6.8, No Tsunami Potential
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A 6.8 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Keerom. The epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 275 km southeast of Keerom, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website on March 24, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 20:22:07. It had a depth of 63.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 4.25°S (South Latitude) and 143.07°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Jayapura, Wamena, Merauke, Keerom, and Nabire with intensities of III, II, II, III, and II, respectively. 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 11 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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