Earthquake Today, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Strikes Pangandaran Regency
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.3 magnitude struck Pangandaran Regency on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 79 kilometers southwest of Pangandaran Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.3 on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 23:32:49," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 8.07°S (South Latitude) and 107.88°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Garut, Pamengpeuk, Bungbulang, Cisewu, Cilawu, and Sumedang, with intensities of III, III, III, III, III, and II respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or casualties. 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 last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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