BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Kairatu Magnitude 4.6, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.6 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Kairatu. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 27 km west of Kairatu at sea, and this earthquake was felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, June 7, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 00:46:50. It was located at a depth of 69.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 3.43°S (South Latitude) and 128.13°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Ambon with an intensity of II. An MMI scale of II means the earthquake was not felt or was felt only by a few people but was recorded by instruments.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 15 significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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