Earthquake Information: Saturday, October 26, 2024, Jayapura City, Magnitude 3.8, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 3.8 magnitude struck Jayapura City on Saturday, October 26, 2024. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 5 kilometers southwest of Jayapura City.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 3.8 on Saturday, October 26, 2024, 03:15:48," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.60°S (South Latitude) and 140.67°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Jayapura, with an intensity of III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by some people, but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 28 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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