5.9 Magnitude Earthquake In Central Maluku Due To North Horror Fault

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JAKARTA - A tectonic earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 rocked the Seram Sea region, Central Maluku, on Thursday, at 09.42 WIB, due to the activity of the North Seram Thrust. Information from the Head of the BMKG Earthquake and Tsunami Center, Bambang Setiyo Prayitno, was received "The earthquake that occurred was a shallow type of earthquake. The results of the analysis of the source mechanism showed that the earthquake had an upward shear movement mechanism (Oblique Thrust Fault)," he said. Between, Thursday, November 4th.

Map of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Maluku on Thursday, November 4 (Photo: Antara)

The earthquake, which was centered at coordinates 2.77 degrees south latitude, 129.39 degrees east longitude, or precisely located in the sea at a distance of 75 km northeast of Central Maluku, Maluku, at a depth of 12 km based on BMKG modeling results, had no potential for a tsunami. , the impact of the earthquake was felt in the Sawai V MMI area (the vibrations were felt by almost all residents, many people woke up), then in O IV MMI (when many people felt it in the house during the day).

Shocks were also felt in Ambon, Masohi, and Saparua III MMI (vibration was felt in the house. The vibration felt as if a truck was passing. Until now there has been no report of damage due to the earthquake. As of 10.15 WIB based on the results of BMKG monitoring, there were three activities Aftershocks or no damage due to earthquake vibrations that endanger the stability of the building before returning to the house.