BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northeast Bengkulu Selatan, Magnitude 6.2, No Tsunami Potential
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A 6.2 magnitude (M) earthquake struck South Bengkulu. The epicenter was located 53 km southwest of South Bengkulu and did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, April 15, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 15:07:07. It was at a depth of 23 kilometers and did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 4.93°S (South Latitude) and 102.85°E (East Longitude).
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) recorded 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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