BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Jayapura City, Magnitude 3.3, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.3 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jayapura City. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was located 9 km northwest of Jayapura City, and this earthquake was felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, February 9, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 18:09:23. It was at a depth of 10 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.46°S (South Latitude) and 140.68°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Jayapura with an MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale 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.
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