BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Pariaman Magnitude 3.8, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.8 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Pariaman. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 58 km southwest of Pariaman in the sea, and this earthquake was felt; information will be disseminated to the public," wrote the BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Friday, November 22, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 14:06:27. It had a depth of 44 km and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 1.04° S (South Latitude) and 99.80° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Padang at an intensity of II-III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) recorded 13 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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