Earthquake Today, January 4, 2023, Shakes Jayapura City
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A recent earthquake measuring 3.6 magnitude struck Jayapura City on January 4, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, approximately 26 kilometers northeast of Jayapura City.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 3.6 on January 4, 2023, 01:42:59," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.36°S (South Latitude) and 140.72°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, with intensities ranging from II-III. Most areas experienced an MMI scale of III, meaning the earthquake was felt by several people but did not cause damage or accidents. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 41 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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