Maluku Shocked Gempa 53 Kali For 4 Days, BMKG: Dominated By Bangkalan

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MALUKU - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 53 earthquakes that occurred in Maluku for four days from the period 27 January-2 February 2023. Dozens of hints were dominated by shallow earthquakes (<60 km).

"Seismisitas di wilayah Maluku dan sekitarnya selama sepekan terjadi sebanyak 53 kali kejadian gempa, yang didominasi gempa bumi shallowan," kata Kepala BMKG Stasiun Geofisika Kelas 1 Ambon, Djati Cipto Kuncoro di Ambon, Maluku, Jumat 3 Februari, disitat Antara.

He said the shallow earthquake (<60 km) with a magnitude M<5 that occurred in the northern Seram Sea.

An earthquake with a medium depth (60-300 km) occurred in the southern Banda Sea, out of 53 earthquakes, two earthquakes were felt on a scale of II-III MMI.

BMKG appealed in the event of an earthquake, the public was asked to be calm, alert, and not provoked by irresponsible issues.

The public is also advised to avoid buildings that are cracked or damaged by the earthquake.

"Check and make sure the residential buildings are earthquake-resistant enough, or there is no damage due to earthquake vibrations that endanger the stability of the building before returning to the house," said Herlambang.

In the event of an earthquake, the community should remain calm, alert, and follow the directions of the local Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), as well as information from the BMKG.