Earthquake Information December 23, 2023, in Air Bangis, West Pasaman: 4.5 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude struck Air Bangis, West Pasaman, on December 23, 2023. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 82 kilometers southwest of Air Bangis, West Pasaman.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.5 on December 23, 2023, 10:26:22 AM," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.51°S (South Latitude) and 99.15°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Pariaman, Agam, and Panjang, with intensities of III, 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 window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded six significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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