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.[1] 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.[2] The earthquake was categorized as a strong and shallow earthquake.[3]
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| UTC time | 2018-01-23 06:34:54 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 616640769 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 23 January 2018 |
| Local time | 13:34:50 |
| Magnitude | 5.9 Mw |
| Depth | 43.9 km |
| Epicenter | 7°05′31″S 105°57′47″E / 7.092°S 105.963°E |
| Fault | Indo-Australian Plate |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Lampung, Banten, West Java, Central Java, Jakarta. |
| Max. intensity | MMI V (Moderate) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Landslides | Unknown |
| Aftershocks | 50 confirmed |
| Casualties | 2 dead 41 injured |
Strong shaking were widely reported across Banten, Lampung, West Java, Central Java and Jakarta.[4] 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.[5] Two people were indirectly killed by the earthquake.
Damage and casualties
editProperty damage was reported in West Java and Banten. In the Lebak and Sukabumi regencies, 2,760 and 3,669 buildings were damaged respectively.[6] Two people died from heart attacks in Lebak and Sukabumi and 35 others were injured.[7] The Depok city hall was damaged by the earthquake as well.[8]
References
edit- ^ Shofiana Syatiri, Ana (23 January 2018). "Gempa Guncang Jakarta". Kompas.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ Mutiara Kami, Indah (23 January 2018). "Gempa Keras Guncang Jakarta". Detik.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ 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".
- ^ Sidik Permana, Muhammad (23 January 2018). "Gempa 23 Januari 2018, Begini Kerusakan Parah di 5 Daerah". Tempo. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ Cochrane, Joe (23 January 2018). "Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Indonesia, Panicking Jakarta". New York Times. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Kantor Wali Kota Depok Rusak Akibat Gempa". Berita Satu. 23 January 2018. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021.
External links
edit- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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