BMKG: Malang Earthquake Caused By Southern Subduction Zone Activities

JAKARTA - Head of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of Malang Geophysics Station, Ma'mur, said the 5.3 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Friday (22/10) at 9.21 WIB in the southwest of Malang Regency, East Java, was caused by activity at subduction zone in the south.

Ma'muri when confirmed from Malang City, East Java, Friday said that the earthquake occurred 78 kilometers southwest of Malang Regency.

"The earthquake is the result of the activity of the subduction zone in the south. There is no potential for a tsunami", Ma'muri said as quoted by Antara, Friday, October 22.

Ma'muri explained that the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 33 kilometers, was categorized as a shallow earthquake. Until now, his party still has not received any reports related to the damage caused by the earthquake.

"This is a shallow earthquake, at a depth of 33 kilometers. We have not received any damage reports", he said.

He added that currently, BMKG Malang has also carried out data collection related to which areas felt the shock of the earthquake.

Meanwhile, one of the eyewitnesses in the Malang City area, Aris Midaada said that the earthquake was felt for approximately 20 seconds. The shock was felt quite strong.

"When I was about to leave the house, it suddenly rocked, and the vibration was strong. It lasted for about 20 seconds", said Aris.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 rocked the Malang Regency, East Java, on Friday, at approximately 9.21 WIB. The earthquake occurred at coordinates 8.85 south latitude and 112.51 east longitude.

The earthquake shocks were felt in several areas, including Malang City, Malang Regency, and Batu City or the Greater Malang area. The earthquake did not have the potential to cause a tsunami.