Earthquake Information: December 16, 2023, West Pasaman, 5.4 Magnitude; No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 5.4 magnitude struck Pasaman Barat on December 16, 2023. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 130 kilometers southwest of Pasaman Barat.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 5.4 on December 16, 2023, 06:45:54," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.35°S (South Latitude) and 98.75°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Padang (III-IV), Hibala (III-IV), Pariaman (II-III), Lubuk (II-III), Kepulauan Pasaman (III-IV), Painan (III-IV), and Pasaman (II-II). One of the MMI scales felt was III, meaning the earthquake was felt by some people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
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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