Earthquake Information February 15, 2023, Jayapura City, 2.4 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A 2.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Jayapura City. The epicenter was located... "The earthquake's epicenter was located [text unclear in original, likely a repetition] km northwest of Jayapura City, and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, February 15, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 21:57:46. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami potential. The earthquake's coordinates were 2.52°S (South Latitude) and 140.67°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt in Jayapura with an MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale of II-III. An MMI scale of II means the earthquake was not felt or was felt only by a few people, but was recorded by instruments.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 107 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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