Magnitude 5.9 Quake Hits Seribu Islands Near Jakarta, No Tsunami Threat
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the Seribu Islands off Jakarta in the early hours of Saturday. The quake had a deep focus of 376 kilometers, and BMKG confirmed there is no tsunami potential. The epicenter is far from Bali, and no damage or casualties have been reported so far.
According to BMKG, the earthquake occurred at 4:23 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located at 5.81 degrees South latitude and 106.56 degrees East longitude, about six kilometers southeast of the Seribu Islands. The quake had a depth of 376 kilometers, a factor that likely reduced the intensity of shaking felt at the surface. BMKG has confirmed there is no tsunami risk associated with this event.
As of this report, BMKG has not issued any information regarding structural damage or casualties. The agency has urged residents to remain alert to the possibility of aftershocks.
The earthquake occurred off Java near Jakarta, geographically distant from Bali. No direct impact on foreign tourists or residents in Bali has been reported at this time, though Indonesia's location in a seismically active region means general preparedness remains advisable.
Things to Consider
Since this earthquake occurred far from Bali near Jakarta and poses no tsunami risk, no immediate action is required for those in Bali. However, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with evacuation routes at your accommodation or workplace while in Indonesia, and to periodically check BMKG or local news sources for earthquake and tsunami updates as a general precaution.
Source: ANTARA News Bali