Earthquake Information January 16, 2023, Jayapura City, Magnitude 3.5, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.5 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jayapura City. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 15 km northeast 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, January 16, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 05:11:15. It had a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.48°S (South Latitude) and 140.71°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Jayapura at intensity II MMI. An intensity II MMI 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 24 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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