2018 West Java earthquake

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2018 West Java earthquake
2018 West Java earthquake is located in Java
2018 West Java earthquake
UTC time2018-01-23 06:34:54
ISC event616640769
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date23 January 2018 (2018-01-23)
Local time13:34:50
Magnitude6.1 Mww
Depth43.9 km
Epicenter7°05′31″S 105°57′47″E / 7.092°S 105.963°E / -7.092; 105.963Coordinates: 7°05′31″S 105°57′47″E / 7.092°S 105.963°E / -7.092; 105.963
FaultIndo-Australian plate
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedLampung, Banten, West Java, Central Java, Jakarta.
Max. intensityV (Moderate)
TsunamiNo
LandslidesUnknown
Aftershocks50 confirmed
Casualties2 dead
41 injured
2018 Banten Earthquake shakemap

On 23 January 2018, at 13:34:50 Western Indonesian Time (06:34:54 UTC), an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java near the regency of Lebak. The earthquake, measured 5.9 on the Mww, occurred approximately 40 kilometres south of the village of Binuangeun at a depth of 43.9 kilometres. The earthquake was categorized as a strong and shallow earthquake.[1]

Strong shaking were widely reported across Banten, Lampung, West Java, Central Java and Jakarta. The tremor in Jakarta was much harder than in other recent quakes. By the virtue of its distance from the Indo-Australian plate, the capital normally does not experience strong tremors.[2] Two people were indirectly killed by the earthquake.

Damage and casualties[]

Property damage was reported in West Java and Banten. In the Lebak and Sukabumi regencies, 2,760 and 3,669 buildings were damaged respectively.[3] Two people died from heart attacks in Lebak and Sukabumi and 35 others were injured.[4] The Depok city hall was damaged by the earthquake as well.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ ANSS. "M 5.9 - 29km SW of Panyaungan Timur, Indonesia". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 27 March 2018. Initially reported as "6.0 - 40km S of Binuangeun, Indonesia".
  2. ^ Cochrane, Joe (23 January 2018). "Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Indonesia, Panicking Jakarta". New York Times. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  3. ^ "3.669 Rumah Rusak di 45 Kecamatan se-Sukabumi Terdampak Gempa Banten" [Banten Earthquake Damaged 3,669 Houses across 45 Sukabumi Districts] (in Indonesian). Warta Kota. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Satu Orang Meninggal akibat Gempa, Pangdam Siliwangi Kerahkan Bantuan Pasukan" [One Person Died from the Earthquake, Siliwangi District Army Commander Sends Assistance] (in Indonesian). 23 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Kantor Wali Kota Depok Rusak Akibat Gempa". Berita Satu. 23 January 2018.

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