BMKG: Southeast Sulawesi Was Rocked By A 2.9 Magnitude Earthquake

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SOUTHEAST SULAWESI - Lambai Region, North Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) was rocked by a tectonic earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale or SR.

Based on the BMKG report quoted from Antara, the earthquake with a depth of 10 km occurred on Sunday, October 30, at 20.00.28 WITA.

The point of the earthquake was at coordinates 3.55 South Latitude, 121.00 East Longitude, or precisely located on land at a distance of 9.4 km, Northeast of Lambai, North Kolaka Regency.

Head of BMKG Kendari Geophysics Station, Rudin, said the type and mechanism of the earthquake was a shallow earthquake due to local fault activity in the northeast of Lambai, North Kolaka Regency.

The shaking of this earthquake was reported to be felt in Lasusua Kolaka Utara III MMI. III MMI (Vibration felt real in the house. Vibration felt as if a truck was passing).

So far, there have been no reports of damage caused by the earthquake. The modeling results show that the earthquake has no potential for a tsunami.

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

In addition, local residents also avoid cracked or damaged buildings caused 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.

And make sure that official information only comes from the BMKG which is disseminated through official communication channels.