2017 Java earthquake
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. 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. Four people have been confirmed dead.
| UTC time | 2017-12-15 16:47:58 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 611604605 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 15 December 2017 |
| Local time | 23:47:58 WIB |
| Duration | 1–10 seconds |
| Magnitude | 6.5 Mw |
| Depth | 91.9 km |
| Epicenter | 7.492°S 108.174°E |
| Fault | Indo-Australian plate |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | South Sumatra, Lampung, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Yogyakarta, Banten, Jakarta, Bali. |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Landslides | Unknown |
| Aftershocks | 19 confirmed |
| Casualties | 4 dead 36 injured 200 displaced |
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