BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Bandung Regency, Magnitude 4, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.0 magnitude struck Bandung Regency on January 28, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land approximately 23 kilometers southeast of Bandung Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.0 on January 28, 2023, 18:00:33," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 7.22°S (South Latitude) and 107.59°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Soreang and Bandung, with intensities of II-III and II-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 window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 12 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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