BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northwest Lombok, Magnitude 2.6, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 2.6 magnitude struck West Lombok on February 1, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 15 kilometers southwest of West Lombok.
"Earthquake felt: Magnitude 2.6 on February 1, 2023, at 15:01:25," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 8.82°S (South Latitude) and 116.13°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including West and Central Lombok, with an intensity of III-Lombok and III-Lombok. 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 23 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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