Earthquake Today, February 17, 2023, Shakes Jayapura City
- A Small
- A Medium
- A Bigger
A recent earthquake measuring 2.7 magnitude struck Jayapura City on February 17, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 3 kilometers northwest of Jayapura City.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 2.7 on February 17, 2023, 04:23:16," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.53°S (South Latitude) and 140.69°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Jayapura City, with an intensity of II-III. An MMI scale of II means the earthquake was not felt or was felt only by a few people, but was recorded by instruments.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 42 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
Related Data
Latest Data Stories
Trending Topics
Popular Data