Earthquake Today, Thursday, October 3, 2024, Strikes Jayapura Regency
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A recent earthquake measuring 3.8 magnitude struck Jayapura Regency on Thursday, October 3, 2024. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 12 kilometers northeast of Jayapura Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 3.8 on Thursday, October 3, 2024, 10:12:41," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.48°S (South Latitude) and 140.43°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 13 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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