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Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Hit by Two Aftershocks; No Tsunami Threat
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Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Hit by Two Aftershocks; No Tsunami Threat

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two aftershocks, with magnitudes 5.0 and 5.8, struck Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province on Monday morning.
  • The earthquakes were centered near Ruteng and northeast of Mbay and did not generate a tsunami.
  • Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and follow official information from BMKG.

Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) province in Indonesia was rattled by two tectonic aftershocks on Monday morning, following a major earthquake on August 15. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Ruteng, Manggarai Regency, followed by a stronger magnitude 5.8 tremor centered northeast of Mbay, Nagekeo Regency, at 7:46 AM Western Indonesian Time.

Both seismic events were confirmed to pose no tsunami risk. The BMKG data indicated the M 5.8 earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its tremors felt across several areas. In Manggarai and East Manggarai, the shaking was rated III-IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, while Ngada and Ende experienced III MMI tremors felt indoors. Sumba Timur also reported III MMI, felt by some individuals inside homes.

Arief Tyastama, head of BMKG's NTT region, explained that these aftershocks are part of the ongoing adjustment of rock faults after the initial M 7.7 earthquake that struck Flores on August 15. He advised the public to remain calm and vigilant, urging them to disregard unverified information and rely solely on official updates from BMKG and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD).

Despite the absence of a tsunami threat, BMKG cautioned residents about the potential for structural damage to buildings from repeated shaking. The agency recommended that people inspect their homes and buildings for cracks or weaknesses caused by previous tremors and avoid structures that appear unstable. Official information regarding seismic activity is disseminated through BMKG's official channels to ensure accuracy and counter misinformation. As of Monday morning, no official reports on damage or casualties resulting from these specific aftershocks had been released by local authorities.

Please remain calm and vigilant. Do not believe in rumors and hoaxes from unclear sources. Always monitor information from BMKG and BPBD.

— Arief TyastamaHead of BMKG's NTT region, advising the public following the aftershocks.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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