Earthquake Today, Saturday, October 19, 2024, Strikes South Aceh Regency
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A recent earthquake measuring 3.7 magnitude struck South Aceh Regency on Saturday, October 19, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 36 kilometers southeast of South Aceh Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 3.7 on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 05:16:03," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 3.03°N (North Latitude) and 97.44°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including South Aceh, with an intensity of III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded nine significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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