Strong Quake Strikes Sunda Strait, Indonesia

Strong Quake Measuring up to 6.4 Mw Strikes Sunda Strait, Indonesia

Strong earthquake measuring about 6.4 Mw struck Sunda Strait about 180 km WSW of JAKARTA, island of Java, Indonesia, at a depth of about 55km on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 09:53 UTC.

Some buildings  in the capital, Jakarta, were reported as swaying by the officials. So far there are no reports damage or casualties. A magnitude 7.9 quake, which struck southern Sumatra on September 30, left up to 1,200 people dead.

The quake shook buildings as far away as Jakarta, causing some people to leave their homes and offices. (Photo: Amee Enriquez, JG). Image may be subject to copyright.

Earthquake Details:

GFZ Potsdam – Earthquake Bulletin
Region: Sunda Strait, Indonesia
Time: 2009-10-16 09:52:55.9 UTC
Magnitude: 6.2  [Maximum quake magnitude estimated by FEWW at 6.4Mw]
Epicenter: 105.45°E 6.47°S
Depth: 64 km
Status: automatic

10-degree Map Centered at 5°S,105°E

Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP. Enhanced by FEWW.

USGS/EHP Release

• Magnitude: 6.1 [Maximum quake magnitude estimated by FEWW at 6.4Mw]
• Date-Time:
  • Friday, October 16, 2009 at 09:52:52 UTC
  • Friday, October 16, 2009 at 04:52:52 PM at epicenter
• Location: 6.613°S, 105.182°E
• Depth: 50.6 km (31.4 miles)
• Region: SUNDA STRAIT, INDONESIA
• Distances:
  • 125 km (80 miles) S of T.-Telukbetung, Sumatra, Indonesia
  • 180 km (115 miles) WSW of JAKARTA, Java, Indonesia
  • 185 km (115 miles) W of Sukabumi, Java, Indonesia
  • 265 km (165 miles) W of Bandung, Java, Indonesia
• Location Uncertainty: horizontal +/- 6.3 km (3.9 miles); depth +/- 8.8 km (5.5 miles)
• Source: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
• Event ID:  us2009mva4

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