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According to data from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), 196 major earthquakes (Magnitude >5) shook Indonesia throughout 2022.
In 2022, major earthquakes most frequently occurred in Sumatra and Maluku. Meanwhile, Kalimantan was the only island that did not experience any major earthquakes, as shown in the graph.
Kalimantan was also relatively safe from minor (Magnitude <4) and moderate (Magnitude 4-5) earthquakes.
Throughout 2022, Kalimantan only experienced 9 minor and 4 moderate earthquakes. This is unlike other islands, where the frequency of minor and moderate earthquakes can reach hundreds or even thousands per year.
However, this does not mean Kalimantan is entirely free from disasters.
According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), from January 1 to December 31, 2022, there were approximately 300 natural disasters in Kalimantan, ranging from floods and forest and land fires to extreme weather events.
Earlier this year, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, also experienced hydrometeorological disasters and was declared in a state of emergency from February 27 to March 13, 2023.
"The 14-day emergency status is based on the situation, conditions, data, and facts from field monitoring, resulting in an emergency response to floods, tornadoes, and landslides," said the Regent of Banjar, as reported by Antara news agency on Monday, February 27, 2023.
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