BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Karatung Island, Magnitude 6, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 6.0 earthquake struck near Karatung Island. The epicenter was located at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 110 km northwest of Karatung Island at sea, and this earthquake was felt and will be communicated to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, March 8, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 09:11:48. It had a depth of 141.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 5.73°N (North Latitude) and 126.88°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the Talaud region with an intensity of III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded five significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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