Did you feel that? 😲 Late Saturday night, an undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 rocked Indonesia's West Java province, sending tremors across the island of Java.
At 11:29 PM Jakarta time (16:29 GMT), the earth shook beneath the sea, 151 km southwest of Garut Regency, at a depth of 10 km. The quake was felt far and wide, from the bustling streets of Jakarta to the cultural hotspots of Yogyakarta and even East Java.
In towns like Sukabumi and Tasikmalaya, the quake's intensity hit levels that definitely got people's attention (that's IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale, for the quake geeks out there). In Bandung, West Java's capital, the shaking was no joke either.
But here's some good news: no tsunami alert was issued! 🌊🙌 The authorities confirmed that the tremors weren't strong enough to trigger those giant waves.
Indonesia sits on the notorious \"Pacific Ring of Fire,\" so quakes aren't exactly rare here. But each one is a reminder of the dynamic planet we live on.
Stay safe, Indonesia! ❤️ And remember, always be prepared and keep an eye out for official updates.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
