Earthquake Information March 5, 2023, in Jayapura Regency, 4.4 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A 4.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jayapura Regency. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The epicenter was located 46 km southwest of Jayapura Regency, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, March 5, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 22:25:58. It was located at a depth of 50 kilometers and did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.70° S (South Latitude) and 140.01° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the Genyem area with an intensity of III. 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 10 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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