Recent 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Padang Sidempuan Region
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude struck Padang Sidempuan on April 15, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 27 kilometers southeast of Padang Sidempuan.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.9 on April 15, 2023, 04:39:43," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 1.17°N (North Latitude) and 99.41°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Padang, with an intensity of III-IV. An MMI scale of IV means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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