BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Supiori Magnitude 4.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude struck Supiori on November 13, 2023. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 13 kilometers northeast of Supiori.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.7 on November 13, 2023, 01:54:17," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.64°S (South Latitude) and 135.80°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Supiori, with an intensity of III. An intensity 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 23 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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