BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Bandung Regency, Magnitude 3.6, No Tsunami Potential
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A 3.6 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Bandung Regency. "The earthquake's epicenter was located 92 km southwest of Bandung Regency at sea, and this earthquake was felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote the BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
The earthquake occurred at 17:10:13. It had a depth of 29 km and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 7.82°S (South Latitude) and 107.28°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on a MMI scale in certain sub-districts with intensities of II-III and II-III. The felt MMI scale was III, meaning the earthquake was felt by some people but caused no damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 13 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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