BMKG: Recent Earthquake Northeast of Jayapura City, Magnitude 3, No Tsunami Potential
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A magnitude (M) 3.0 earthquake struck Jayapura City. The epicenter was at sea. "The earthquake's epicenter was 9 km northwest of Jayapura City at sea, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, February 9, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 19:56:32. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami potential. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.46°S (South Latitude) and 140.68°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Jayapura with an intensity of II MMI. An intensity of II MMI 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 46 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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