BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Wewak, Magnitude 7.2, No Tsunami Potential
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A 7.2 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Wewak. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was located 115 km southwest of Wewak, and this earthquake is felt and needs to be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, April 11, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 18:04:14. It had a depth of 93 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 4.44°S (South Latitude) and 143.05°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Keerom, Jayapura, Jayapura, Wamena, Nabire, and Merauke with intensities of III, III, III, III, II-III, and II-III respectively. 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 eight significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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