A shallow and significant Magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 197 kilometer from Bandar Lampung, Indonesia in the late afternoon of Saturday November 2nd, 2024.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Indian Ocean, 98 kilometers (61 mi) off the coast of Indonesia, 197 kilometer west-southwest of Bandar Lampung in Lampung. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 19 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Nov 2, 2024 17:19 (Jakarta Time) - Nov 2, 2024 10:19 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 197 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia. Coordinates 6°15'22"S 103°41'26"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 79 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.065 . |
| Depth: | 19 km (12 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Indonesia . The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Bandar Lampung in Lampung, Indonesia. Bandar Lampung is located 197 kilometer (122 mi) west-southwest of the epicenter.
Major cities near this earthquake: Bandar Lampung is located 197 km to the east-northeast. Metro is located 219 km to the north-east. Serang is located 273 km to the east.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 197 km (122 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Bandar Lampung Lampung, Indonesia. |
| 207 km (129 mi) NE from epicenter |
Kotabumi Lampung, Indonesia. |
| 219 km (136 mi) NE from epicenter |
Metro Lampung, Indonesia. |
| 228 km (142 mi) NE from epicenter |
Terbanggi Besar Lampung, Indonesia. |
| 237 km (147 mi) E from epicenter |
Labuan Banten, Indonesia. |
| 242 km (150 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Baturaja South Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| 253 km (157 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Pagar Alam South Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| 258 km (160 mi) N from epicenter |
Tanjungagung South Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| 267 km (166 mi) E from epicenter |
Pandeglang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 273 km (170 mi) E from epicenter |
Serang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 275 km (171 mi) N from epicenter |
Lahat South Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| 283 km (176 mi) E from epicenter |
Rangkasbitung Banten, Indonesia. |
| 298 km (185 mi) E from epicenter |
Kresek West Java, Indonesia. |
Shaking reported by 1 person
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 1 person has reported shaking in one place in Indonesia.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Pringsewu, Lampung, Indonesia: 1 person.
Risk of aftershocks?
We have not yet detected any foreshocks or aftershocks (MAG-2.5 or higher) within 100km (62 mi) of this earthquake.
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since September 6th, 2024, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit 149 km (93 mi) further northwest. An even stronger magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on August 2nd, 2019.
In total, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 3 months.
Low tsunami risk
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 19 km (12 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 19/11/24 12:18 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000npiy
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20241102_0000122
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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