2018 West Java earthquake
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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]
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
[edit | edit source]Property 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
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External links
[edit | edit source]- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
