Earthquake Information April 15, 2023, Padang Sidempuan, 4.9 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.9 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Padang Sidempuan. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 27 km southeast of Padang Sidempuan and this earthquake is felt and should be communicated to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, April 15, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 04:39:43. It was located at a depth of 5 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 1.17° N (North Latitude) and 99.41° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Padang at III-IV. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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