Earthquake Today, November 17, 2023, Strikes Sarmi
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A recent earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude struck Sarmi on November 17, 2023. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 29 kilometers southeast of Sarmi.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 5.2 on November 17, 2023, 03:02:19," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.07°S (South Latitude) and 138.93°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Sarmi, with an intensity of III-IV. An MMI scale of III means 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 14 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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