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2017 Java earthquake

Coordinates: 7°29′31″S 108°10′26″E / 7.492°S 108.174°E / -7.492; 108.174
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2017 Java earthquake
UTC time2017-12-15 16:47:58
ISC event611604605
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date15 December 2017 (2017-12-15)
Local time23:47:58 WIB
Duration1–10 seconds
Magnitude6.5 Mw
Depth91.9 km
Epicenter7°29′31″S 108°10′26″E / 7.492°S 108.174°E / -7.492; 108.174
FaultIndo-Australian plate
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedSouth Sumatra, Lampung, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Yogyakarta, Banten, Jakarta, Bali.[1]
Max. intensityVI (Strong)
TsunamiNo
LandslidesUnknown
Aftershocks19 confirmed
Casualties4 dead
36 injured
200 displaced

The 2017 Java earthquake occurred on 15 December 2017 when a moment magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java, specifically the city of Tasikmalaya on 23:47:58 West Indonesian Time (16:47:58 UTC) in West Java, Indonesia. The earthquake struck at a depth of 91 km and was categorized as a strong but deep earthquake.[2] It was initially registered as a 7.3 magnitude earthquake by Indonesian agencies. Widespread damages have been reported across Tasikmalaya, the nearest major city to the epicentre. A tsunami warning was immediately issued by the authorities but was subsequently cancelled.[3] Four people have been confirmed dead.[4]

CAMBODAI Asean hasi == Earthquake == The earthquake struck with a moment magnitude of 6.5 Mw near Tasikmalaya, West Java at 23:47 local time. The epicentre was reportedly located 11 km from Tasikmalaya. Strong shaking were widely reported across West Java, Central Java, Banten, Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Hundreds of people rushed out from high rise buildings in the capital Jakarta.[1] People in Yogyakarta also reported strong shaking during the earthquake.[1] In Bali the earthquake was registered as a light shaking in the Mercalli intensity scale. Strong shaking was also reported in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. The earthquake struck at 23:47, meaning that most residents were sleeping during the earthquake.

The earthquake was initially registered as a 7.3 Mw and prompted a tsunami warning due to its intensity.[5] There were also unconfirmed reports which claimed that there were two earthquakes in Java. Confusion and panic immediately ensued and sounds of horns were heard everywhere as streets were jammed.[6] People who were living in the coastal area were told to evacuate to high grounds. Tsunami warnings and advisory were in effect in several locations in Java, particularly in Tasikmalaya and Pangandaran. The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics stated that tsunami warnings were issued in Ciamis and Tasikmalaya.[7] Tsunami advisories were in effect in the following regencies and cities in Java: Bantul, Kulonprogo, Cianjur (Sindangbarang), Garut, Sukabumi (Ujung-Genteng), Cilacap, Kebumen.[7]

Rise in water level has been reported in Tasikmalaya. However, Indonesian official later confirmed that there was no tsunami. The warning was subsequently cancelled on 02.26 WIB.[8] Authorities later advised people to return to their homes.[9]

CAMBODAI Asean hasi == Earthquake == The earthquake struck with a moment magnitude of 6.5 Mw near Tasikmalaya, West Java at 23:47 local time. The epicentre was reportedly located 11 km from Tasikmalaya. Strong shaking were widely reported across West Java, Central Java, Banten, Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Hundreds of people rushed out from high rise buildings in the capital Jakarta.[1] People in Yogyakarta also reported strong shaking during the earthquake.[1] In Bali the earthquake was registered as a light shaking in the Mercalli intensity scale. Strong shaking was also reported in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. The earthquake struck at 23:47, meaning that most residents were sleeping during the earthquake.

The earthquake was initially registered as a 7.3 Mw and prompted a tsunami warning due to its intensity.[10] There were also unconfirmed reports which claimed that there were two earthquakes in Java. Confusion and panic immediately ensued and sounds of horns were heard everywhere as streets were jammed.[11] People who were living in the coastal area were told to evacuate to high grounds. Tsunami warnings and advisory were in effect in several locations in Java, particularly in Tasikmalaya and Pangandaran. The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics stated that tsunami warnings were issued in Ciamis and Tasikmalaya.[7] Tsunami advisories were in effect in the following regencies and cities in Java: Bantul, Kulonprogo, Cianjur (Sindangbarang), Garut, Sukabumi (Ujung-Genteng), Cilacap, Kebumen.[7]

Rise in water level has been reported in Tasikmalaya. However, Indonesian official later confirmed that there was no tsunami. The warning was subsequently cancelled on 02.26 WIB.[12] Authorities later advised people to return to their homes.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Gempa Guncang Jakarta Malam Ini". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  2. ^ "M 6.5 - 0km ESE of Cipatujah, Indonesia". earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. ^ Mardiana, Erna. "Sirene Tsunami Berbunyi, Warga Pangandaran Berlarian Selamatkan Diri". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Permadi was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Sudah 2 Jam, Status Peringatan Tsunami Belum Dicabut". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Situasi Horor Saat Gempa di Cipatujah: Anak-anak Menangis dan Menjerit Bunyi Klakson Dimana-mana". Tribun. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  7. ^ a b c d "Diguncang Gempa 7,3 SR, Sejumlah Kota di Pulau Jawa Ini Menerapkan Status Siaga dan Waspada Tsunami". Tribun. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  8. ^ Bil Wahid, Ahmad. "Gempa 6,9 SR di Tasikmalaya, Status Peringatan Tsunami Berakhir". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  9. ^ "BMKG Bantah Isu Tsunami di Cipatujah". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Sudah 2 Jam, Status Peringatan Tsunami Belum Dicabut". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  11. ^ "Situasi Horor Saat Gempa di Cipatujah: Anak-anak Menangis dan Menjerit Bunyi Klakson Dimana-mana". Tribun. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  12. ^ Bil Wahid, Ahmad. "Gempa 6,9 SR di Tasikmalaya, Status Peringatan Tsunami Berakhir". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  13. ^ "BMKG Bantah Isu Tsunami di Cipatujah". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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