2018 West Java earthquake

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
Magnitude5.9 Mw
Depth43.9 km
Epicenter7°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. intensityMMI V (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.[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

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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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  1. ^ Shofiana Syatiri, Ana (23 January 2018). "Gempa Guncang Jakarta". Kompas.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  2. ^ Mutiara Kami, Indah (23 January 2018). "Gempa Keras Guncang Jakarta". Detik.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  3. ^ 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".
  4. ^ Sidik Permana, Muhammad (23 January 2018). "Gempa 23 Januari 2018, Begini Kerusakan Parah di 5 Daerah". Tempo. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  5. ^ Cochrane, Joe (23 January 2018). "Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Indonesia, Panicking Jakarta". New York Times. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Kantor Wali Kota Depok Rusak Akibat Gempa". Berita Satu. 23 January 2018. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021.
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