BMKG reveals cause of M 7.6 Earthquake in the Philippines causes tsunami alert in North Sulwesi

Jakarta -BMKG produced the results of an analysis of the causes of the M 7.4 earthquake in the Mindanao -See in the Philippines. According to BMKG analysis, the earthquake has caused Tsunami warnings in a number of areas in North Sulawesi. “By paying attention to the location of the epicenter and the depth of the hypoc center, the earthquake that occurred was a shallow earthquake due to underduction activity. The results of the source mechanism analysis showed that the earthquake had an upward motion mechanism (push error),” Daryono, said Friday (10/10/2025). Browse to continue with the content The earthquake that took place on 08.43 WIB was precisely at coordinates 7.23 ° N and 126.83 ° E. Or exactly in the sea at a distance of 275 km northwest of Karatung Island, North Sulwesi at a depth of 58 km. This earthquake updated parameters from M 7.6 to M 7.4. This earthquake was also felt in the Tahuna area with an intensity scale of IV MMI, which means it felt by many people in the house. Thereafter, shaken in Manado is felt with an intensity scale of II MMI, which means it is felt by several people, light objects that swing. “The modeling results show that this earthquake has the potential for a tsunami, with a warning threat level in the Talaud Islands, Kota-Bitung, Southern Noord-Minahasa, southern Minahasa and Supiori,” Daryono said. Local government is expected to pay attention and encourage residents to carry out a complete evacuation on ‘Warning’ status. (IDN/DHN)