Recent 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes North Nias Region
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude struck North Nias on Monday, October 28, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 42 kilometers northwest of North Nias.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.5 on Monday, October 28, 2024, 20:07:09," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 1.54°N (North Latitude) and 96.99°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Gunung and Nias, with intensities of III and III respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by some people, but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 20 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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