SABACIREBON – The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed that the 6.8 magnitude tectonic earthquake that occurred on the east coast of Honshu, Japan, on Thursday morning did not pose a tsunami threat to Indonesia.
Director of Earthquake and Tsunami BMKG, Wijayantoexplained that the earthquake occurred at 05.30 WIB with the epicenter being in the sea area around the east of Kuji City, Japan.
Based on the results of data updates carried out by BMKG, the epicenter of the earthquake was located at coordinates 40.23 degrees North Latitude and 142.09 degrees East Longitude, around 27 kilometers east of Kuji. Meanwhile, the hypocenter of the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 118 kilometers below the earth’s surface.
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According to BMKG, the characteristics of the location and depth of the earthquake source indicate that this event is in the category of medium earthquake which was triggered by rock deformation activity within the tectonic plates. Source mechanism analysis also indicates the presence of upward fault movement or thrust fault which was the main trigger for the earthquake.
Even though it has a fairly large magnitude, the results of modeling and analysis carried out by BMKG show that there is no potential for a tsunami to impact Indonesian territory. Therefore, the public is advised not to be provoked by unverified information or rumors circulating on various communication platforms.
BMKG emphasized that official information regarding earthquake activity and potential tsunamis is only conveyed through the agency’s official communication channels, whether via verified websites, mobile applications or social media.
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The agency also reminded the public, especially those living in coastal areas, to always follow developments in information from credible sources to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and panic.
With certainty that the earthquake in Japan does not have the potential to trigger a tsunami in Indonesia, the public is expected to remain calm and continue to rely on official information from the BMKG in responding to any developments in seismic activity in the regional area.***
