BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Jayapura City, Magnitude 4.1, No Tsunami Potential

A 4.1 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jayapura City. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was located 4 km northwest of Jayapura City, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, February 17, 2023.

The earthquake occurred at 03:45:27. It was at a depth of 10 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 2.50 LS (South Latitude) and 140.70 BT (East Longitude).

The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in Jayapura City with a scale of III-IV. The felt MMI scale was IV, meaning 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 seven significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.