The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said that the 5.6 magnitude (M) earthquake in the Lengayang area, Pesisir Selatan, West Sumatra (West Sumatra) was due to subduction activity.
Head of the BMKG Earthquake and Tsunami Center, Daryono, said the epicenter of the earthquake was located at coordinates 1.69 South Latitude and 100.70 East Longitude or precisely located on land in the Lengayang region at a depth of 84 km.
"By paying attention to the location of the epicenter and the depth of the hypocenter, the earthquake that occurred was an intermediate type of earthquake due to subduction activity," he said in Jakarta, Thursday, March 2, was confiscated by Antara.
He added that the results of the analysis of the source mechanism showed that the earthquake had a thrust fault mechanism.
Daryono revealed that the earthquake that occurred at 06.05.23 WIB was felt in the areas of Padang, Padang Panjang, and Pesisir Selatan, with an intensity scale of II-III MMI (Modified Mercally Intensity) or vibrations felt real in the house, felt vibration as if a truck was passing.
He added, until 06.55 WIB the results of BMKG monitoring have not shown any aftershock activity.
He said BMKG appealed to 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 the house," he said.
He also appealed to the public to remain calm and not be influenced by issues that cannot be justified.
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