BMKG Records 48 Earthquakes In Maluku In A Week, Dominated By Depth 1-60 Km

MALUKU - Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Class 1 Ambon Geophysics Station noted that 48 earthquakes rocked Maluku and its surroundings in the past week or 22-28 December 2023.

"In the past week in December 2023, there were 48 earthquakes that rocked Maluku and its surroundings," said Head of BMKG Class 1 Geophysics Station Ambon, Djati Cipto Kuncoro, in Ambon, Maluku, Friday, December 29, which was confiscated by Antara.

This incident was dominated by shallow earthquakes. While the magnitude is less than 5 that occurred on northern Seram Island.

Of the 48 earthquakes, two were felt with an intensity scale of II-III MMI in Ambon City.

He explained, of the 48 earthquake events, most of them had a magnitude of between 3-5 and 26 incidents, while with a magnitude of less than 3 as many as 22 incidents.

Meanwhile, based on the depth of the earthquake, namely shallow (between 1-60 kilometers) 36 events. Furthermore, it was intermediate (between 60-300 kilometers) 10 incidents and two events at a depth of more than 300 km.

The BMKG emphasized the importance of increasing understanding of residents and stakeholders regarding mitigation efforts to minimize the impact of the earthquake in the region.

"In addition, urging that in the event of an earthquake, people are asked to be calm, alert and not easily provoked by irresponsible issues," he said.

BMKG also appealed that in the event of an earthquake, people were asked to be calm, vigilant, and not provoked by irresponsible issues.

The public is also advised to avoid buildings that are cracked or damaged by the earthquake.