Recent 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bandung Regency
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude struck Bandung Regency on Monday, December 2, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 129 kilometers southwest of Bandung Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.5 on Monday, December 2, 2024, 19:40:03," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 8.11°S (South Latitude) and 107.10°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Bungbulang, Cisompet, Cijulang, Sindangbarang, Babadan, Bayongbong, and Cikajang, with intensities of III, III, III, III, III, II, and II respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or casualties. 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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