BMKG Calls The M 5.2 South Earthquake Alor NTT Due To The Tumbukan Zone

Illustration of the impact of the earthquake. (Unsplash-Mick Haupt)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said the 5.2 magnitude (M) earthquake on the South Coast of Alor, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) was due to a collision zone or collision.

"By paying attention to the location of the epicenter and the depth of the hypocenter, the earthquake that occurred was a medium earthquake due to the collision zone or collision. The results of the analysis of the source mechanism show that the earthquake has a thrust fault mechanism," said Head of BMKG Alor Sumawan, Tuesday, September 10, quoted by Antara.

On Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 12.11.07 WIB, the South Coast area of Alor was rocked by the M 5.2.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located at coordinates 8.88 degrees South Latitude; 124.27 degrees east longitude, or precisely located in the sea at a distance of 72 km southwest of Alor, East Nusa Tenggara at a depth of 90 km.

This earthquake had an impact and was felt in the Soe area, South Central Timor Regency with an intensity scale of II-III MMI (Vibrations felt real in the house. Feels the vibration as if the truck is passing).

The modeling results show that this earthquake has no potential for a tsunami.

As of 12.45 WIB, the results of BMKG monitoring have not shown any aftershock activity.

The public is advised to remain calm and not be influenced by issues that cannot be justified. In order to avoid buildings that are 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.