BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northeast of Batu Islands, Magnitude 4.1, No Tsunami Potential

A 4.1 magnitude (M) earthquake struck the Batu Islands. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 66 km southeast of the Batu Islands, and the earthquake was felt and reported to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 7, 2024.

The earthquake occurred at 03:27:39. It was located at a depth of 10.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 0.34°S (South Latitude) and 98.81°E (East Longitude).

The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in Batu Islands and Pasaman at intensities of II, I-II, and I-II respectively. 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 11 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.