Earthquake Information January 18, 2023 in Cianjur Regency: 2.4 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A 2.4 magnitude (M) earthquake struck Cianjur Regency. The earthquake's epicenter was inland. "The earthquake's epicenter was 4 km southwest of Cianjur Regency and this earthquake is felt and should be relayed to the public," wrote BMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency) on its official website, January 18, 2023.
The earthquake occurred at 17:37:17. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and posed no tsunami threat. The earthquake's coordinates were 6.84° S (South Latitude) and 107.10° E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the MMI scale in the areas of Cilaku, Cianjur, Gekbrong, Karangtengah, and Cugenang with intensities of II-III, II-III, II-III, II-III, and II-III respectively. An intensity of III means the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed and glass windows vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 35 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the past week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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