BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Bantul, Magnitude 4.4, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Bantul. "The epicenter was located 43 km southwest of Bantul at sea, and this earthquake was felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Sunday, January 12, 2025.
The earthquake occurred at 09:52:08. It had a depth of 20 km and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 8.28°S (South Latitude) and 110.27°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Yogyakarta, Pacitan, Trenggalek, and Tulungagung with intensities of II-III, II-III, II-III, and II-III respectively. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 16 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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