Earthquake Information February 10, 2023 in Jayapura City: 2.8 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 2.8 earthquake struck Jayapura City. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was located 10 km southwest of Jayapura City, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, February 10, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 02:02:07. It had a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.61°S (South Latitude) and 140.66°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Jayapura with an MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale of II-III. An MMI scale of II means the earthquake was not felt by most people or was felt only by a few, but was recorded by instruments.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 86 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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