Recent 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes North Tapanuli Region
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A 3.8 magnitude (M) earthquake struck North Tapanuli. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 8 km Northwest of North Tapanuli and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 1, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 15:55:07. It had a depth of 5 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.07° N (North Latitude) and 98.91° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Tarutung and Sipahutar at intensities III and III respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 15 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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