Earthquake Today, February 18, 2023, Shakes Rao Pasaman
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude struck Rao Pasaman on February 18, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 14 kilometers northwest of Rao Pasaman.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.1 on February 18, 2023, at 04:30:12," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.59°N (North Latitude) and 99.89°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Pasaman, with an intensity of III-IV. An MMI scale of IV means the earthquake was felt by some people, but did not cause damage or accidents. 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 past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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