Klungkung Earthquake In Bali, Tremors Felt In Karangasem

ILLUSTRATION / BMKG

KARANGASEM - The earthquake occurred in the Klungkung area of Bali. The shaking of the earthquake was reported to be felt by residents in Karangasem.

"As of 18.24 WITA, the results of BMKG monitoring have not shown any further earthquake activity," said Head of the BMKG Region III Denpasar Center, Agus Wahyu Rahardjo, in a written statement, Thursday, April 29.

The Karangasem Bali earthquake had a magnitude of 2.9. The location of the earthquake is at the coordinates of 8.61 South Latitude and 115.60 East Longitude, or precisely located in the sea at a distance of 23 km southeast of Klungkung, Bali, at a depth of 25 km.

The earthquake that occurred was a type of shallow earthquake due to active fault activity on the seabed. The result of the analysis of the source mechanism shows that the earthquake has a strike slip fault mechanism.

"The impact of the earthquake is based on public reports in the form of shocks felt in Abang. The tremors were felt by several people and hanging objects were shaking," he added.

Meanwhile, the public is advised to remain calm and not be affected by issues that cannot be justified.

"Make sure that official information only comes from BMKG which is distributed through verified official communication channels," said Agus.