Earthquake Information July 9, 2023 in Buol, 4.9 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude struck Buol on July 9, 2023. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 16 kilometers northwest of Buol.
"Earthquake felt: Magnitude 4.9 on July 9, 2023, at 09:44:16," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 1.10°N (North Latitude) and 121.28°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Toli, with an intensity of II-III. 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 seven significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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