JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed that the issue regarding the potential tsunami that could reach Indonesian territory due to a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on the east coast of Honshu, Japan, on Thursday morning, was incorrect information. Geographically, the distance of the epicenter is too far to have an impact on the dynamics of the sea in the country.
Director of Gempabumi and Tsunami BMKG, Wijayanto, straightened out the confusing information and ensured that Indonesia was completely safe. The tectonic earthquake off the coast of Honshu itself was recorded at 05.30.23 WIB, with an epicenter located at coordinates 40.23° N and 142.09° E.
Based on BMKG's technical data, the epicenter was in the sea at a distance of 27 kilometers east of Kuji, Japan, with a hypocenter depth of 118 kilometers. Given its location and depth, which fall into the category of medium earthquakes due to deep rock deformation of the plate, and the mechanism of rising fault movement (thrust fault), the impact of isolated shocks in the area around Japan only.
BMKG deliberately issued this official statement to calm down the concerns and at the same time appeal to the public, especially those in coastal areas of Indonesia, to remain calm and not swallow the hoax issue that cannot be held accountable for its truth.
"The public is asked to ensure that official information only comes from BMKG which is disseminated through official communication channels, websites, telegrams, and official mobile applications that have been verified," said Wijayanto.
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