Recent 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jayapura City
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A recent earthquake measuring 3.8 magnitude struck Jayapura City on February 15, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 4 kilometers northeast of Jayapura City.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 3.8 on February 15, 2023, 13:51:13," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.50°S (South Latitude) and 140.72°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Jayapura with an intensity of III-MMI. An intensity 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 84 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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