Earthquake Today, January 17, 2023, Strikes Cianjur Regency
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A recent earthquake measuring 2.6 magnitude struck Cianjur Regency on January 17, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 11 kilometers southwest of Cianjur Regency.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 2.6 on January 17, 2023, 17:16:45," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 6.85° S (South Latitude) and 107.04° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Cugenang, Pacet, Warungkondang, Panembong, and Cianjur City, with intensities of III, III, III, III, and III-IV respectively. An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but caused no damage or injuries. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 25 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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