Earthquake Today, Thursday, January 9, 2025, Strikes West Halmahera
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude struck West Halmahera on Thursday, January 9, 2025. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located several kilometers northwest of West Halmahera.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.6 on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 23:42:16," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 1.67°N (North Latitude) and 127.24°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Tidore, with an intensity of II-III. An MMI scale 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 14 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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