Recent 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Calang, Aceh Jaya
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A 4.6 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Calang, Aceh Jaya. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 34 km northeast of Calang, Aceh Jaya, and this earthquake was felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, June 11, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 23:46:10. It had a depth of 79.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 4.72°N (North Latitude) and 95.88°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Lamno at intensity II-III. An intensity III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 13 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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