Earthquake Information July 22, 2023 in Tasikmalaya Regency, 4.6 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.6 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Tasikmalaya Regency. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 106 km southwest of Tasikmalaya Regency, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, July 22, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 22:41:40. It had a depth of 4.0 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 8.10°S (South Latitude) and 107.50°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the Cijulang, Cimerak, and Parigi areas with intensities of II-III, II-III, and II-III respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 15 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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