Earthquake Information February 9, 2023, in Jayapura City, 4.5 Magnitude, No Tsunami Potential
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A recent earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude struck Jayapura City on February 9, 2023. According to a release from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Jayapura City.
"Earthquake felt, Magnitude: 4.5 on February 9, 2023, 17:48:09," BMKG wrote in its release. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.47°S (South Latitude) and 140.68°E (East Longitude).
The earthquake was felt on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in several areas, including Jayapura City (IV) and Jayapura Regency (III). An MMI scale of III means the earthquake was felt by some people but caused no damage or casualties. Light hanging objects swayed, and window panes vibrated.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 40 significant earthquakes felt by the public across Indonesia in the last week, varying in magnitude and depth.
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