JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that a magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook the South West Maluku region on Friday, April 24 at 05.13 WIB.
Based on information from BMKG through the official account @infoBMKG, quoted by Antara, Friday morning, the earthquake was located at coordinates 7.42 degrees south latitude and 129.28 degrees east longitude, about 184 kilometers northeast of South West Maluku, with a depth of 143 kilometers.
BMKG ensures that the earthquake does not have the potential to cause a tsunami.
However, the public is urged to remain vigilant against the potential of aftershocks and the impact they can cause. BMKG reminds of the importance of mitigation steps to prevent victims during earthquakes.
A number of preventive measures that can be taken include staying in open spaces when an earthquake occurs, staying away from buildings, electricity poles, and trees. If you are indoors, people are advised to take shelter under a strong table and protect your head from falling objects.
In addition, residents are asked to ensure evacuation routes in their respective neighborhoods, not to use elevators during earthquakes, and to immediately leave the building in an orderly manner after the tremors stop.
BMKG also urges the public not to be easily influenced by information that cannot be accounted for and always follow the development of official information from BMKG and related authorities.
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