BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Sabang City, Magnitude 4.8, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 4.8 earthquake struck Sabang City. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 126 km southwest of Sabang City at sea, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Sunday, October 20, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 23:13:49. It was located at a depth of 7 km and posed no tsunami potential. The earthquake's coordinates were 5.31°N (North Latitude) and 94.34°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Aceh and Besar regions with intensities of II and 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 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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