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bmkg-monitor skill

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This skill monitors Indonesia's seismic activity using BMKG data to deliver latest earthquakes, felt events, and detailed event insights.

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---
name: bmkg-monitor
description: Monitoring earthquake data in Indonesia using BMKG official data. Use when the user asks for the latest earthquake, felt earthquakes, or information about a specific seismic event in Indonesia.
---

# 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:

```bash
# 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](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](references/seismology.md) - Magnitude, MMI scale, and fault types.

Overview

This skill monitors earthquake activity in Indonesia using official BMKG data feeds and archived skill logic. It provides quick access to the latest significant quakes, felt events, recent histories, and detailed event analysis. Use it to answer user queries about whether a quake occurred, how strong it was, or to inspect a specific event ID.

How this skill works

The monitor fetches BMKG earthquake records and filters by query type: latest significant events, felt reports, or recent M5.0+ history. For a specific event ID it retrieves Moment Tensor, phase history, and other detailed parameters. Outputs are concise summaries suitable for real-time responses and follow-up technical explanation.

When to use it

  • A user asks "Was there an earthquake just now?" or reports feeling a tremor.
  • You need the most recent significant earthquake (M5.0+).
  • A user asks for earthquakes that were felt by people, including smaller shallow quakes.
  • You need a recent history of larger quakes for situational awareness or reporting.
  • You require detailed event information (Moment Tensor, depth, mechanism) for analysis.

Best practices

  • Start with the 'felt' query when a person reports a shake to capture smaller, perceptible events.
  • Use the 'latest' or 'recent' queries for situational updates and news coordination.
  • When presenting technical details, explain magnitude, intensity, depth, and mechanism in plain language.
  • For Moment Tensor outputs, map 'beach ball' patterns to strike-slip, normal, or thrust faulting.
  • Always include event time, location, magnitude, depth, and felt reports when summarizing.

Example use cases

  • User reports a tremor in Jakarta — run the 'felt' query and reply with any matching events and expected intensity.
  • News desk requests the latest M5.0+ quake — run 'latest' and provide magnitude, location, depth, and UTC time.
  • Responder wants recent large quakes in a region — run 'recent' to compile a short history for situational awareness.
  • Seismology student supplies an event ID — run 'detail <EVENT_ID>' and explain the Moment Tensor and likely fault type.

FAQ

Does this skill use official BMKG data?

Yes, it queries BMKG earthquake data feeds to provide event lists and details.

What if a quake was felt but is small?

Use the 'felt' query; it includes smaller, shallow events more likely to be felt by people.