Earthquake Information: Monday, October 28, 2024, West Nias, Magnitude 4.2, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.2 magnitude struck West Nias on Monday, October 28, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 15 kilometers southwest of West Nias.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.2 on Monday, October 28, 2024, 00:15:40," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.84°N (North Latitude) and 97.42°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including West Nias, with intensities of III and II-III. 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 window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 24 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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