Recent 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Donggala Region
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A 3.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Donggala. "The earthquake's epicenter was 34 km southeast of Donggala, and the quake was felt; this information is to be disseminated to the public," wrote the BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
The earthquake occurred at 11:45:20 AM. It was at a depth of 4 km and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 0.73° S (South Latitude) and 119.89° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Palu at intensities II-III. An intensity III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) recorded 12 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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