Earthquake Information July 8, 2023, in Tanimbar, Magnitude 6.0, No Tsunami Potential
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A 6.0 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Tanimbar. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 207 km northwest of Tanimbar at sea, and this earthquake is felt and needs to be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, July 8, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 17:13:19. It was at a depth of 162.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 7.17° S (South Latitude) and 129.62° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in Saumlaki at an intensity of 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 seven significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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