5.5 Magnitude Earthquake In Southeast Maluku, No Tsunami Potential

ILLUSTRATION / BMKG

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 that rocked Southeast Maluku Regency. The earthquake occurred at 11.28 WIB.

Head of the BNPB Disaster Data and Communication Committee, Raditya Jati said that the earthquake in Southeast Maluku today did not have the potential for a tsunami and was not felt by residents.

"The Southeast Maluku Regency Disaster Management Agency reported that the earthquake was not felt in Southeast Maluku, and there have been no reports of damage or casualties due to the earthquake," Raditya said in his statement, Wednesday, January 20.

Based on BMKG analysis, the earthquake was located 112 km southwest of Southeast Maluku, with a coordinate point of 5.91 south latitude, 131.75 east longitude. BMKG identified the epicenter at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Raditya continued, according to InaRisk's analysis, Southeast Maluku Regency has the potential for moderate to high earthquake hazards.

"BNPB urges the public to always be vigilant and alert in the face of potential hazards of earthquakes. People can access the InaRISK application via smart phones to find out about the dangers in their surroundings," said Raditya.

"The public is also advised to monitor the BMKG portal to find out various information on the latest earthquakes and potential weather to avoid false information that disturbs the public," he continued.