Earthquake Information: Thursday, October 17, 2024, Anyer, Magnitude 3.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.7 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Anyer. "The epicenter was located 26 km northwest of Anyer in the sea, and this earthquake was felt; information will be disseminated to the public," wrote the BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Thursday, October 17, 2024.
The earthquake occurred at 08:13:13. It was located at a depth of 10 km and did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 5.90°S (South Latitude) and 105.77°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in Bakauheni and Cilegon at intensities III and II, respectively. An intensity 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 Geophysical 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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