Earthquake Information: Friday, January 3, 2025, South Bengkulu, 4.7 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude struck South Bengkulu on Friday, January 3, 2025. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 42 kilometers southwest of South Bengkulu.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.7 on Friday, January 3, 2025, 21:44:43," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 4.83°S (South Latitude) and 102.86°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Manna, South Bengkulu, and Kaur, with intensities of III, 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 11 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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