modbender BMKG Monitor
Monitor and analyze seismic activity in Indonesia using real-time data from the Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG).
Quick Start
Run the monitor script to fetch the latest data:
# Get the latest significant earthquake (M5.0+)
python3 scripts/get_gempa.py latest
# Get list of earthquakes felt by people (including smaller ones)
python3 scripts/get_gempa.py felt
# Get recent history of M5.0+ earthquakes
python3 scripts/get_gempa.py recent
# Get detailed Moment Tensor and Phase history
python3 scripts/get_gempa.py detail <EVENT_ID>
Workflows
1. Checking for Recent Shaking
If a user reports feeling a tremor or asks "Was there a quake?", run get_gempa.py felt first. This list includes smaller, shallow quakes that people actually feel.
2. Deep Analysis
When a significant quake occurs, use references/seismology.md to explain:
- The meaning of the Magnitude.
- The intensity levels (MMI scale) reported.
- Potential impact based on depth and location.
3. Coordinating with News
If the user provides a "Moment Tensor" or "Beach Ball" diagram (usually from a detailed BMKG report), refer to the "Moment Tensor" section in references/seismology.md to identify if the quake was Strike-Slip, Normal, or Thrust.
References
- seismology.md - Magnitude, MMI scale, and fault types.