2017 Java earthquake

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. intensityMMI VII (Very 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 damage was 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]

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  2. ^ "M 6.5 – 0 km ESE of Cipatujah, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. ^ Mardiana, Erna. "Sirene Tsunami Berbunyi, Warga Pangandaran Berlarian Selamatkan Diri". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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