It Was Recorded That There Have Been 10 Earthquakes That Have Damaged The Occurrence In Maluku, Starting In 1983

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JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said that historical data recorded 10 destructive earthquakes that occurred in the Maluku region.

Reporting from the BMKG's official statement, the Maluku region experienced a destructive earthquake in 1983 with a magnitude of 8.1, in 1987 (M6.8), 1992 (M7), 1995 (M7), 1998 there were two earthquakes M6.5 and M7. Then, in 2005 it was measuring M7.1, then in 2009 (M7.2), 2019 (M7.7), 2021 (M5.6).

In 2023, the Maluku region will again experience an earthquake that is categorized as destructive with a magnitude of 7.9 on the north coast of Southwest Maluku at 00.47 WIB, Tuesday.

Early this morning, BMKG issued a tsunami early warning for the Maluku and Southeast Sulawesi regions in line with the 7.9 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday at 00.47 WIB.

Then, at 3.43 WIB, BMKG stated that the tsunami early warning was declared to have ended.

Head of BMKG Dwikorita Karnawati explained that the termination of the early warning was based on the standard for calculating the time of tsunami arrivals up to two hours after the earthquake.

In addition, through monitoring the increase in sea level points at four points, it is certain that there will be no significant increase.

"Based on observations with the gauge tide method at four locations around the earthquake, namely Seira, Adaut, Lirang and Larat did not show any significant anomalies or changes in sea level," said Dwikorita, as reported by Antara.

Given that the tsunami early warning has ended, he appealed to people in coastal areas to be able to return to their normal activities.

"The public is advised to remain calm and not be influenced by issues that cannot be justified," he said.

In addition, BMKG asked the public to avoid buildings that were cracked or damaged by the earthquake. Check and make sure the building where you live is earthquake-resistant enough, or there is no damage due to earthquake vibrations that endanger the stability of the building before you return to your house.