BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northeast Pangandaran Regency, Magnitude 4.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude struck Pangandaran Regency on March 24, 2024. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Pangandaran Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.7 on March 24, 2024, at 15:34:06," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 7.84°S (South Latitude) and 108.62°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Pangandaran, Tasikmalaya, Cilacap, and Banyumas, with intensities of III, II-III, II-III, and II, respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause 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 past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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