Post On : May 17, 2022
Tuesday, May 17, 2022, an earthquake measuring 6.0M (BMKG) or 5.8mww (USGS) occurred near Enggano Island, Bengkulu. The earthquake occurred at 01:58 WIB with the epicenter 160 kilometers southwest of Bengkulu City at a depth of 10 kilometers.
In addition to Enggano Island, this earthquake can be felt in Bengkulu City, North Bengkulu Regency, Kepahiang Regency, to Rejang Lebong Regency.
Although the earthquake was felt as far as North Sumatra, South Sumatra and Lampung, the BMKG stated that this earthquake did not have the potential to cause a tsunami wave.