BMKG: Recent Earthquake in Northeast Jayapura, Magnitude 3.8, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.8 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jayapura. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 16 km northeast of Jayapura 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 15, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 23:51:21. It was at a depth of 4 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. Meanwhile, the earthquake's coordinates were 2.44 LS (South Latitude) and 140.68 BT (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the Jayapura area with a scale of III. 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 glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 21 significant earthquakes felt by the public in Indonesia over the past week, with varying magnitudes and depths.
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