Earthquake Today, February 11, 2023, Strikes Jayapura City
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A 4.1 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jayapura City. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was located 7 km southwest 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 11, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 17:39:09. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.55°S (South Latitude) and 140.65°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Jayapura City with an MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale of III-IV. 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 13 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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