Earthquake Today, August 21, 2023, Strikes Calang
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude struck Calang on August 21, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 7 kilometers southeast of Calang.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.1 on August 21, 2023 at 02:55:48," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 4.61°N (North Latitude) and 95.64°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Pasir, with an intensity of II-III. 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 six significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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