Earthquake Today, February 8, 2023, Strikes Lawa, West Muna Regency
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A 4.1 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Lawa, West Muna Regency. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 5.2 km southeast of Lawa, West Muna Regency, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, February 8, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 16:01:57. It was located at a depth of 3 kilometers and posed no tsunami potential. The earthquake's coordinates were 4.92°S (South Latitude) and 122.58°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the Muna region with intensities of III-IV and III. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 37 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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