The Shock Of A 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake In Melonguane Was Felt In Manado, Residents Scattered Out Of Their Houses

JAKARTA - An earthquake with a magnitude in Melonguane, North Sulawesi (Sulut) was felt in Manado. Many residents chose to leave their homes because of the shock.

Residents of Manado, Carlo informed, the tremors were felt. This earthquake occurred at 19.23 WIB, Thursday, January 21.

Carlo lives in the complex Jalan AA Maramis, Kairagi, Manado. Many residents immediately left their houses when the tremors were felt.

"The earthquake was felt, the average complex person left the house because it was felt so badly," Carlo told VOI.

The Melonguane earthquake was located at 4.98 N-127.38 East Longitude. The location is 134 km northeast of Melonguane, North Sulawesi. The depth of the earthquake was 154 km.

"There is no potential for a tsunami," said BMKG information.