BMKG Reports 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake In Pariaman No Tsunami Potential

Residents returned to their activities after the earthquake shock of 5.0 magnitude that occurred around Pariaman, Monday (16/12/2024). (Between/Aadiat M Sabir)

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that an earthquake measuring 5.0 magnitude centered at a depth of 20 kilometers around Pariaman, West Sumatra Province (West Sumatra) had no potential for a tsunami.

"The earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 at a depth of 20 kilometers has no potential for a tsunami," said BMKG in an official statement received in Padang, Antara, Monday, December 16.

The earthquake that occurred at 10.50 WIB was located at 1.22 South Latitude and 99.76 East Longitude or about 78 kilometers southwest of Pariaman, West Sumatra Province. A few minutes later, at 11.08 WIB the earthquake also occurred in Bukittinggi City with a strength of 2.6 magnitudes.

The earthquake with a depth of about 10 kilometers is known to be located at 0.39 South Latitude and 100.27 East Longitude or 14 kilometers southwest of Bukittinggi City, West Sumatra Province.

One resident of Padang Pariaman Regency, Aadiat, said the earthquake tremors felt strong enough that some residents rushed out of the house to anticipate the worst possibility. In fact, the duration of the earthquake shock with 5.0 magnitudes ranged from three to five minutes.

"The vibration was strong. Me and some residents here went straight out of the house for fear," he said.