Northwestern Indonesia experienced a 5.7-magnitude earthquake today. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was located 205 kilometers northwest of Sabang City.
According to SPA, the Indonesia Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) reported the seismic activity. The agency stated that there is no risk of a tsunami following the event.
Where exactly did the earthquake in Indonesia occur? The earthquake struck northwestern Indonesia, specifically at a location 205 kilometers northwest of Sabang City. According to the Indonesia Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG), the seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake and is there a tsunami risk? The earthquake recorded a magnitude of 5.7. Following the event, the Indonesia Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) ruled out the risk of a tsunami occurring as a result of the quake.
Which agency provided the data regarding the seismic activity in Indonesia? The data was provided by the Indonesia Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG). This agency reported that the 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit 205 kilometers northwest of Sabang City at a depth of 10 kilometers.