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| date = {{Start date|df=yes|2017|12|15}} |
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| duration = 1–10 seconds |
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| magnitude = 6.9 [[Moment magnitude scale|M<sub>w</sub>]] |
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| depth = 105 km |
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| location = 74 km southwest of Kawalu, Cipatujah, West Java, Indonesia |
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| fault = [[Indo-Australian plate]] |
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| type = [[Strike-slip]] |
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| intensity = [[Mercalli intensity scale|VI (''Strong'')]] |
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| aftershocks = 9 confirmed |
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| casualties = at least 1 confirmed death<ref name="Siren">{{citeweb|author=Kholid, Idham|title=Gempa 6,9 SR di Tasikmalaya, BNPB: 1 Orang Tewas dan 5 Luka|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3772075/gempa-69-sr-di-tasikmalaya-bnpb-1-orang-tewas-dan-5-luka|publisher=''Detik''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> |
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| landslide = Unknown |
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| tsunami = Yes (reported) |
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| origintime = {{tooltip|16:47:58 UTC|23:47:58 WIB}} |
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| countries affected = [[South Sumatra]], [[Lampung]], [[West Java]], [[Central Java]], [[East Java]], [[Yogyakarta]], [[Banten]], [[Jakarta]], [[Bali]].<ref name="Jakarta">{{citeweb|title=Gempa Guncang Jakarta Malam Ini|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3772016/gempa-guncang-jakarta-malam-ini|publisher=''Detik''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> |
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The '''2017 Java earthquake''' occurred on 15 December 2017 when a moment magnitude 6.9 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 105 km and was categorized as a strong but deep earthquake. 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.<ref>{{citeweb|author=Mardiana, Erna|title=Sirene Tsunami Berbunyi, Warga Pangandaran Berlarian Selamatkan Diri|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/3772048/sirene-tsunami-berbunyi-warga-pangandaran-berlarian-selamatkan-diri|publisher=''Detik''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> One person has been confirmed dead.<ref name="Siren" /> |
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== Earthquake == |
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The earthquake struck with a moment magnitude of 6.9 [[Moment magnitude scale|M<sub>w</sub>]] 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.<ref name="Jakarta" /> People in Yogyakarta also reported strong shaking during the earthquake.<ref name="Jakarta" /> 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. |
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The earthquake was initially registered as a 7.3 [[Moment magnitude scale|M<sub>w</sub>]] and prompted a tsunami warning due to its intensity.<ref>{{citeweb|title= |
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Sudah 2 Jam, Status Peringatan Tsunami Belum Dicabut|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3772080/sudah-2-jam-status-peringatan-tsunami-belum-dicabut|publisher=''Detik''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> Confusion and panic immediately ensued and sounds of horns were heard everywhere as streets were jammed.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Situasi Horor Saat Gempa di Cipatujah: Anak-anak Menangis dan Menjerit Bunyi Klakson Dimana-mana|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2017/12/16/situasi-horor-saat-gempa-di-cipatujah-anak-anak-menangis-dan-menjerit-bunyi-klakson-dimana-mana|publisher=''Tribun''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name="warning">{{citeweb|title=Diguncang Gempa 7,3 SR, Sejumlah Kota di Pulau Jawa Ini Menerapkan Status Siaga dan Waspada Tsunami|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/regional/2017/12/16/diguncang-gempa-73-sr-sejumlah-kota-di-pulau-jawa-ini-menerapkan-status-siaga-dan-waspada-tsunami|publisher=''Tribun''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> Tsunami advisories were in effect in the following regencies and cities in Java: [[Bantul Regency|Bantul]], [[Kulon Progo Regency|Kulonprogo]], [[Cianjur Regency|Cianjur]] (Sindangbarang), [[Garut Regency|Garut]], [[Sukabumi Regency|Sukabumi]] (Ujung-Genteng), [[Cilacap Regency|Cilacap]], [[Kebumen Regency|Kebumen]].<ref name="warning" /> |
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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.<ref>{{citeweb|author=Bil Wahid, Ahmad|title= |
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Gempa 6,9 SR di Tasikmalaya, Status Peringatan Tsunami Berakhir|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3772093/gempa-69-sr-di-tasikmalaya-status-peringatan-tsunami-berakhir|publisher=''Detik''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> Authorities later advised people to return to their homes.<ref>{{citeweb|title=BMKG Bantah Isu Tsunami di Cipatujah|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3772108/bmkg-bantah-isu-tsunami-di-cipatujah|publisher=''Detik''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> |
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== Aftermath == |
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Widespread damages were reported in cities near the epicentre. A municipal hospital was damaged in Banyumas,<ref>{{citeweb|author=Ferdinan|title=Gempa 6,9 SR di Tasikmalaya, RSUD Banyumas Rusak|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3772095/gempa-69-sr-di-tasikmalaya-rsud-banyumas-rusak|publisher=''Detik''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> while an elderly man was killed in [[Ciamis Regency|Ciamis]] as his house collapsed due to the earthquake. Another injury was reported in [[Kebumen Regency|Kebumen]] after a house collapsed. Photos of damaged structures were widely shared in social media.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Foto: Gempa 6,9 SR di Tasikmalaya Rusak Rumah hingga Sekolah|url=https://news.detik.com/foto-news/d-3772082/foto-gempa-69-sr-di-tasikmalaya-rusak-rumah-hingga-sekolah/|publisher=''Detik''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> Numerous houses were either damaged or collapsed in Pangandaran Regency, West Java.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Rumah di Kawasan Pangandaran Banyak yang Rusak Warga Dievakuasi ke Dataran Tinggi|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2017/12/16/rumah-di-kawasan-pangandaran-banyak-yang-rusak-warga-dievakuasi-ke-dataran-tinggi|publisher=''Tribun''|accessdate=16 December 2017}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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{{Earthquakes in Indonesia}} |
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{{Earthquakes in 2017}} |
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[[Category:2017 earthquakes]] |
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Revision as of 09:53, 16 December 2017
UTC time | ?? |
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Duration | 1–10 seconds |
Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
Depth | 105 km |
Epicenter | 74 km southwest of Kawalu, Cipatujah, West Java, Indonesia |
Fault | Indo-Australian plate |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | South Sumatra, Lampung, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Yogyakarta, Banten, Jakarta, Bali.[1] |
Max. intensity | VI (Strong) |
Tsunami | Yes (reported) |
Landslides | Unknown |
Aftershocks | 9 confirmed |
Casualties | at least 1 confirmed death[2] |
The 2017 Java earthquake occurred on 15 December 2017 when a moment magnitude 6.9 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 105 km and was categorized as a strong but deep earthquake. 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] One person has been confirmed dead.[2]
Earthquake
The earthquake struck with a moment magnitude of 6.9 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.[4] Confusion and panic immediately ensued and sounds of horns were heard everywhere as streets were jammed.[5] 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.[6] Tsunami advisories were in effect in the following regencies and cities in Java: Bantul, Kulonprogo, Cianjur (Sindangbarang), Garut, Sukabumi (Ujung-Genteng), Cilacap, Kebumen.[6]
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.[7] Authorities later advised people to return to their homes.[8]
Aftermath
Widespread damages were reported in cities near the epicentre. A municipal hospital was damaged in Banyumas,[9] while an elderly man was killed in Ciamis as his house collapsed due to the earthquake. Another injury was reported in Kebumen after a house collapsed. Photos of damaged structures were widely shared in social media.[10] Numerous houses were either damaged or collapsed in Pangandaran Regency, West Java.[11]
References
- ^ a b c "Gempa Guncang Jakarta Malam Ini". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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(help) - ^ Mardiana, Erna. "Sirene Tsunami Berbunyi, Warga Pangandaran Berlarian Selamatkan Diri". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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(help) - ^ "Sudah 2 Jam, Status Peringatan Tsunami Belum Dicabut". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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(help) - ^ "Situasi Horor Saat Gempa di Cipatujah: Anak-anak Menangis dan Menjerit Bunyi Klakson Dimana-mana". Tribun. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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(help) - ^ Bil Wahid, Ahmad. "Gempa 6,9 SR di Tasikmalaya, Status Peringatan Tsunami Berakhir". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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(help) - ^ "BMKG Bantah Isu Tsunami di Cipatujah". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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(help) - ^ Ferdinan. "Gempa 6,9 SR di Tasikmalaya, RSUD Banyumas Rusak". Detik. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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(help) - ^ "Rumah di Kawasan Pangandaran Banyak yang Rusak Warga Dievakuasi ke Dataran Tinggi". Tribun. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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