BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Pekalongan Regency, Magnitude 1.9, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 1.9 magnitude struck Pekalongan Regency on January 17, 2023. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 21 kilometers southeast of Pekalongan Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 1.9 on January 17, 2023, 06:54:53," BMKG stated in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 7.15° S (South Latitude) and 109.77° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Batur and Dieng, with intensities of III and III respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 30 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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