BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Jember, East Java, Magnitude 5.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A 5.7 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jember, East Java. The epicenter was located 302 km southwest of Jember, East Java, and did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, March 16, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 05:22:39. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 10.90° S (South Latitude) and 113.30° E (East Longitude).
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) recorded five significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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