Earthquake Information: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Sukabumi Regency, 4.9 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude struck Sukabumi Regency on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 85 kilometers south of Sukabumi Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.9 on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 21:12:08," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 7.76°S (South Latitude) and 106.55°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Ujung, Sukabumi Regency; Bayah; Malingping; Garut; Nagrak; Cianjur; Cibeber; and Panggarangan, with intensities ranging from III-IV, III-IV, III, III, II, II, III-IV, III, and III respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by some people but did not cause damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 11 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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