BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Jayapura City, Magnitude 2.7, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 2.7 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 20, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 03:12:47. It had a depth of 3 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.53°S (South Latitude) and 140.68°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Jayapura with an intensity of II-III MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity scale). An intensity of II means the earthquake was not felt by most people or was felt only by a few, but was recorded by instruments.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 27 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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