Impact Of The 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake In Southwest Maluku, Office Employees In Ambon Scattered

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the Southwest Maluku Tepa (MBD) of Maluku Province at 13.52 WIT, Wednesday (8/11). BETWEEN/HO-BMKG.

MALUKU - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said that the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Maluku Barat Daya Tepa (MBD) of Maluku Province at 13.52 WIT was felt today until Ambon. The location of the earthquake was located at 6.31 South Latitude 129.77 East Longitude (154 km North of Tepa-MBD, 199 km South of Banda-MALTENG), 10 km Deep. According to Antara's observation, the earthquake caused guests and office employees in Ambon City to scatter outside the building, because they felt the shock of the earthquake. Guncangan gempa bumi dengan magnitudo (M) 7,2 terjadi di Maluku Barat Daya (MBD) dirasakan IV-V MMI di Saumlaki, di Banda IV MMI, di Ambon II MMI. "BMKG urges the public to continue to avoid buildings that are cracked or damaged by the earthquake," said Head of BMKG Class 1 Geophysics Station Ambon Djati Cipto Kuncoro. "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," said Djati Cipto Kuncoro.

BMKG appealed to the public to remain calm and not be influenced by issues that cannot be justified.