The M 5.3 Earthquake In Kaimana, West Papua, Has No Tsunami Potential, Triggered By Graben Aru's Deformation

PAPUA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the 5.3 magnitude (M) earthquake in the southeastern sea of Kaimana, West Papua had no potential for a tsunami.

Head of the BMKG Earthquake and Tsunami Center, Daryono, explained that the epicenter of the earthquake was located at coordinates 4.53 south latitude and 133.95 east longitude, or precisely located at sea at a distance of 138 km southeast of Kaimana, at a depth of 10 km.

"By paying attention to the location of the epicenter and the depth of the hypocenter, the earthquake that occurred was a shallow type of earthquake due to rock deformation in the Graben Aru zone," he said in Jakarta, Tuesday, January 9, which was confiscated by Antara.

I said the earthquake in southeastern Kaimana Papua occurred on Tuesday, January 9 at 12.25.24 WIB, which has updated parameters with a magnitude (M) of 5.1.

Daryono added that the results of the analysis of the source mechanism showed that the earthquake had a downward movement mechanism (normal fault).

According to the report, based on the estimation of the shock map (shakemap), this earthquake caused shocks in the Kaimana area with an intensity scale of III-IV MMI (modified mercy intensity), meaning that during the day it is felt by many people in the house.

"Until now, there have been no reports of damage caused by the earthquake," he said.

He also said that until 12.47 WIB, BMKG monitoring results showed that there were two aftershocks with M 3.7 strength.

He appealed to the public to avoid buildings that were cracked or damaged by the earthquake.

"Check and make sure the building where you live is earthquake-resistant enough, or there is no damage due to earthquake vibrations that endanger the stability of the building before you return to the house," he said.

In addition, he also appealed to the public to remain calm and not be influenced by issues that cannot be justified.