BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northeast Jayapura, Magnitude 4.3, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.3 magnitude struck Jayapura on January 3, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Jayapura.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.3 on January 3, 2023, 09:54:04," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.44°S (South Latitude) and 140.74°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Jayapura, with intensities ranging from III-IV. Most areas experienced an MMI scale of III, meaning the earthquake was felt by some people but caused no damage or casualties. 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 past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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