An Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.2 Occurred In Mamuju, West Sulawesi

Illustration / BMKG

JAKARTA - An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 occurred in Mamuju, West Sulawesi (Sulbar). The earthquake was 10 km deep.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the earthquake was located 2.92 LS-118.99 East Longitude. The epicenter was on land 16 km northeast of Majene.

The earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 in Mamuju, West Sulawesi occurred at 11.11 WIB. Earthquake vibrations were felt on the MMI II scale in Mamuju.

Previously, Head of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Dwikorita Karnawati said that earthquake energy in the West Sulawesi (Sulbar) region still remains. This means that there is still the potential for aftershocks.

The potential for aftershocks is calculated to be as strong as 6.2 magnitude as happened in Majene Regency some time ago. "The current earthquake energy is calculated to remain, not all out. as strong as yesterday, "he said, when contacted by reporters, Sunday, January 17. However, Dwikorita said it was still potential or it could not be 100 percent certain it would happen. Moreover, he said, an earthquake is difficult to determine.