5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West Nias, North Sumatra
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A recent earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude struck West Nias, North Sumatra, on January 9, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 142 kilometers southwest of West Nias, North Sumatra.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 5.1 on January 9, 2024 at 04:45:08," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.12°N (North Latitude) and 96.50°E (East Longitude).
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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