BMKG Records 37 Aftershocks Following M7.7 Earthquake in NTT

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has recorded 37 aftershock activities following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) region. Deputy for Geophysics at BMKG, Nelly Florida Riama, stated in an online press conference on Saturday that the monitoring results up to 07.07 WIB showed 37 aftershock activities with magnitudes ranging from 3.7 to 6.2. Based on current observations, there is no longer a dangerous rise in sea levels in the affected areas. Consequently, BMKG has lifted the tsunami early warning as of 07.30 WIB. BMKG will continue to monitor aftershock activity and tsunami heights based on sea level observations and will provide updated information to stakeholders and the public. Residents are urged to remain calm, avoid cracked buildings, not be influenced by unverified rumours, and stay alert for aftershocks.