Earthquake Today, January 17, 2023, Shakes Pekalongan Regency
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A 2.3 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Pekalongan Regency. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 24 km southeast of Pekalongan Regency and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 17, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 06:58:42. It was located at a depth of 21 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 7.16° S (South Latitude) and 109.76° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the Batur, Dieng, and Wonosobo 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 caused no damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 32 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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