BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Cilacap, Magnitude 4.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.7 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Cilacap. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 76 km southeast of Cilacap at sea, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, September 5, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 14:35:54. It was located at a depth of 10.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 8.41°S (South Latitude) and 109.05°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Pangandaran, Garut, Tasikmalaya, and Bantul with intensities of III, II-III, II-III, and II, respectively. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) recorded six significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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