A MAG-4.9 earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 149 kilometer from Bandung, Indonesia in the morning of Wednesday November 13th, 2024.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Indian Ocean, 58 kilometers (36 mi) off the coast of Indonesia, 149 kilometer south of Bandung in West Java. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 89 km.
| Date and Time: | Nov 13, 2024 08:41 (Jakarta Time) - Nov 13, 2024 01:41 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 149 km south of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Coordinates 8°14'27"S 107°51'51"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 4.9 Detected by 80 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.063 . |
| Depth: | 89 km (55 mi) An intermediate 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 . Kawalu in West Java, Indonesia is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 103 kilometer (64 mi) south-southwest of Kawalu.
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Jakarta is located 252 km to the north-northwest. Bandung is located 149 km to the north. Bekasi is located 243 km to the north-northwest.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 103 km (64 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Kawalu West Java, Indonesia. |
| 103 km (64 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Singaparna West Java, Indonesia. |
| 109 km (68 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Tasikmalaya West Java, Indonesia. |
| 115 km (71 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Ciamis West Java, Indonesia. |
| 119 km (74 mi) N from epicenter |
Wanaraja West Java, Indonesia. |
| 119 km (74 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Rajapolah West Java, Indonesia. |
| 126 km (78 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Banjar West Java, Indonesia. |
| 127 km (79 mi) N from epicenter |
Paseh West Java, Indonesia. |
| 132 km (82 mi) NE from epicenter |
Sidareja Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 136 km (85 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Banjaran West Java, Indonesia. |
| 139 km (86 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Pameungpeuk West Java, Indonesia. |
| 140 km (87 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Soreang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 144 km (89 mi) NE from epicenter |
Majenang Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 145 km (90 mi) N from epicenter |
Cileunyi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 145 km (90 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Margahayukencana West Java, Indonesia. |
| 149 km (93 mi) N from epicenter |
Bandung West Java, Indonesia. |
| 154 km (96 mi) N from epicenter |
Sumedang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 155 km (96 mi) N from epicenter |
Sumedang Utara West Java, Indonesia. |
| 156 km (97 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Kuningan West Java, Indonesia. |
| 156 km (97 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Cimahi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 161 km (100 mi) N from epicenter |
Lembang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 161 km (100 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Majalengka West Java, Indonesia. |
| 162 km (101 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Padalarang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 172 km (107 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Ciranjang-hilir West Java, Indonesia. |
| 173 km (107 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Jatiwangi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 176 km (109 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Purwokerto Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 177 km (110 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Karangsembung West Java, Indonesia. |
| 178 km (111 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Sumber West Java, Indonesia. |
| 179 km (111 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Sokaraja Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 180 km (112 mi) NW from epicenter |
Sukabumi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 181 km (112 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Astanajapura West Java, Indonesia. |
| 181 km (112 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Palimanan West Java, Indonesia. |
| 182 km (113 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Klangenan West Java, Indonesia. |
| 183 km (114 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Plumbon West Java, Indonesia. |
| 184 km (114 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Weru West Java, Indonesia. |
| 187 km (116 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Arjawinangun West Java, Indonesia. |
| 187 km (116 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Cirebon West Java, Indonesia. |
| 193 km (120 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Purwakarta West Java, Indonesia. |
| 207 km (129 mi) NE from epicenter |
Tegal Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 218 km (135 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Bogor West Java, Indonesia. |
| 225 km (140 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Cibinong West Java, Indonesia. |
| 225 km (140 mi) NE from epicenter |
Pemalang Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 227 km (141 mi) NW from epicenter |
Ciampea West Java, Indonesia. |
| 228 km (142 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Cileungsir West Java, Indonesia. |
| 235 km (146 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Depok West Java, Indonesia. |
| 243 km (151 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Bekasi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 250 km (155 mi) NE from epicenter |
Pekalongan Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 251 km (156 mi) NNW from epicenter |
South Tangerang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 252 km (157 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia. |
| 267 km (166 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Tangerang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 280 km (174 mi) E from epicenter |
Yogyakarta Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
Shaking reported by 3 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 3 people have reported shaking in 3 places, all within 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:
- Ciputat, Banten, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Paseh, Jawa Barat, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
After this earthquake struck, 1 smaller aftershock occurred. At a distance of 13 km (8 mi) north-northwest of this earthquake, an aftershock struck 1 day later. It measured a magnitude of 3.7
In the days before this main shock, 1 smaller foreshock was detected. Nearby this earthquake a foreshock struck 17 hrs earlier. It measured a magnitude of 3.8
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
17 hrs earlier Nov 12, 2024 16:05 (Jakarta Time) | 57 km (35 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 4.9 |
Nov 13, 2024 08:41 (Jakarta Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
1 day later Nov 14, 2024 17:10 (Jakarta Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
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 October 22nd, 2024, when a 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit 71 km (44 mi) further north-east. An even stronger magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck on December 15th, 2017.
In total, 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.9 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 month.
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 4.9. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 89 km (55 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 19/11/24 01:18 (). 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 us7000nrgq
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20241113_0000021
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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