Earthquake Information November 29, 2023, Sinabang, Magnitude 4.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 4.7 earthquake struck Sinabang. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 34 km southwest of Sinabang at sea, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, November 29, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 07:55:32. It was at a depth of 16.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.26° N (North Latitude) and 96.14° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in Sinabang at level III. An MMI level 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 five significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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