Earthquake Information July 5, 2023, in Luwu Timur, 4.5 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.5 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Luwu Timur. The epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 37 km northwest of Luwu Timur and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, July 5, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 07:31:29. It was at a depth of 3.0 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 2.41 LS (South Latitude) and 120.88 BT (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Tomoni, Kalaena, and Malili with intensities of III, III, and III respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by some people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) recorded nine significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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