A MAG-4.9 earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 150 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, 57 kilometers (35 mi) off the coast of Indonesia, 150 kilometer south-southeast of Bandung in West Java. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 85 km.
| Date and Time: | Nov 13, 2024 08:41 (Jakarta Time) - Nov 13, 2024 01:41 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 150 km SSE of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Coordinates 8°14'28"S 107°53'35"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 4.9 Detected by 83 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.061 . |
| Depth: | 85 km (53 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 102 kilometer (63 mi) south-southwest of Kawalu.
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Jakarta is located 253 km to the north-northwest. Bandung is located 150 km to the north-northwest. Bekasi is located 244 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 |
|---|---|
| 102 km (63 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Kawalu West Java, Indonesia. |
| 102 km (63 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Singaparna West Java, Indonesia. |
| 108 km (67 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Tasikmalaya West Java, Indonesia. |
| 114 km (71 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Ciamis West Java, Indonesia. |
| 118 km (73 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Rajapolah West Java, Indonesia. |
| 119 km (74 mi) N from epicenter |
Wanaraja West Java, Indonesia. |
| 127 km (79 mi) N from epicenter |
Paseh West Java, Indonesia. |
| 127 km (79 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Banjar West Java, Indonesia. |
| 130 km (81 mi) NE from epicenter |
Sidareja Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 137 km (85 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Banjaran West Java, Indonesia. |
| 140 km (87 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Pameungpeuk West Java, Indonesia. |
| 141 km (88 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Soreang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 142 km (88 mi) NE from epicenter |
Majenang Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 146 km (91 mi) N from epicenter |
Cileunyi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 146 km (91 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Margahayukencana West Java, Indonesia. |
| 150 km (93 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Bandung West Java, Indonesia. |
| 154 km (96 mi) N from epicenter |
Sumedang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 155 km (96 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Kuningan West Java, Indonesia. |
| 155 km (96 mi) N from epicenter |
Sumedang Utara West Java, Indonesia. |
| 157 km (98 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Cimahi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 161 km (100 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Majalengka West Java, Indonesia. |
| 162 km (101 mi) N from epicenter |
Lembang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 163 km (101 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Padalarang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 173 km (107 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Jatiwangi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 173 km (107 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Ciranjang-hilir West Java, Indonesia. |
| 174 km (108 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Purwokerto Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 175 km (109 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Karangsembung West Java, Indonesia. |
| 177 km (110 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Sokaraja Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 177 km (110 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Sumber West Java, Indonesia. |
| 180 km (112 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Palimanan West Java, Indonesia. |
| 180 km (112 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Astanajapura West Java, Indonesia. |
| 181 km (112 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Klangenan West Java, Indonesia. |
| 182 km (113 mi) NW from epicenter |
Sukabumi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 182 km (113 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Plumbon West Java, Indonesia. |
| 183 km (114 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Weru West Java, Indonesia. |
| 186 km (116 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Arjawinangun West Java, Indonesia. |
| 186 km (116 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Cirebon West Java, Indonesia. |
| 194 km (121 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Purwakarta West Java, Indonesia. |
| 199 km (124 mi) NE from epicenter |
Dukuhturi Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 199 km (124 mi) NE from epicenter |
Adiwerna Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 205 km (127 mi) NE from epicenter |
Tegal Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 220 km (137 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bogor West Java, Indonesia. |
| 229 km (142 mi) NW from epicenter |
Ciampea West Java, Indonesia. |
| 230 km (143 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Cileungsir West Java, Indonesia. |
| 237 km (147 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Depok West Java, Indonesia. |
| 244 km (152 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Bekasi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 247 km (153 mi) NE from epicenter |
Pekalongan Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 253 km (157 mi) NNW from epicenter |
South Tangerang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 253 km (157 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia. |
| 268 km (167 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Tangerang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 277 km (172 mi) E from epicenter |
Yogyakarta Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
Shaking reported by 2 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 2 people have reported shaking in 2 places 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:
- Ciputat, Banten, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
After this earthquake struck, 1 smaller aftershock occurred. At a distance of 15 km (9 mi) 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) | 54 km (34 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) | 15 km (9 mi) NW 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 8th, 2024, when a 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit 165 km (102 mi) further west-northwest. An even stronger magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck on December 15th, 2017.
In total, 98 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 85 km (53 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 03/12/24 00:28 (). 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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