Earthquake Information February 13, 2023, Jayapura City, Magnitude 3.4, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jayapura City. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 15 km northwest of Jayapura City at sea, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, February 13, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 15:37:30. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.41°S (South Latitude) and 140.67°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Jayapura with an intensity of II-III MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity scale). An intensity 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 101 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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