BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Jayapura City, Magnitude 3.8, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.8 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 10, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 00:35:51. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami potential. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.48°S (South Latitude) and 140.73°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Jayapura City with an intensity of II-III. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 19 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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