BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Lalolae, Kolaka Timur Regency, Magnitude 3.4, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Lalolae, Kolaka Timur Regency. "The earthquake's epicenter was 9.3 km southeast of Lalolae, Kolaka Timur Regency, and this earthquake was felt; information will be disseminated to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Saturday, January 25, 2025.
The earthquake occurred at 20:56:54. It had a depth of 5 km and posed no tsunami potential. The earthquake's coordinates were 4.11°S (South Latitude) and 121.79°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in the Kolaka region at intensity III. An intensity III means the earthquake was felt by some people but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) recorded five significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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