BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northeast Tolikara, Magnitude 4.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.5 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Tolikara. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was located 27 km northeast of Tolikara, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, March 28, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 04:31:55. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 3.44°S (South Latitude) and 138.72°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Wamena Regency with a scale of II-III. The felt MMI scale was III, meaning 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 Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 12 significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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