BMKG: Recent Earthquake in the Northeast of Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Magnitude 5.3, No Tsunami Potential
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A 5.3 magnitude (M) earthquake struck the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra. The earthquake's epicenter was located 167 km northwest of the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, and posed no tsunami threat," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, May 31, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 00:58:38. It had a depth of 10.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 1.05°S (South Latitude) and 98.40°E (East Longitude).
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) recorded eight significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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