BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northeast Luwu Timur, Magnitude 4.3, No Tsunami Potential

A 4.3 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Luwu Timur. The epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 32 km northwest of Luwu Timur, and this earthquake was felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 13, 2024.

The earthquake occurred at 02:24:58. It was located at a depth of 6.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.41 LS (South Latitude) and 120.94 BT (East Longitude).

The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Tomoni and Malili at intensities III and II, respectively. An intensity of II means the earthquake was not felt or was felt only by a few people but was recorded by instruments.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 11 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.