Indonesian Journal of Earth Sciences
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): July-December

Macroseismic Analysis of the 2023 Earthquakes in Jayapura

Bakhtiar, Takhul (Unknown)
Ahsan, Muh Nahdhi (Unknown)
Syawal, Muhammad (Unknown)
Pamuji, Danang (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Sep 2024

Abstract

On January 2 and February 9, 2023, two significant earthquakes struck Jayapura City, leading to widespread panic, severe damage to buildings and public infrastructure, and multiple casualties. In response, the BBMKG V Earthquake Survey Team conducted a macroseismic study to evaluate the geological impacts, assess community responses, and document the overall effects of the earthquakes. The methodology employed included structured interviews and questionnaires administered to affected residents. The study revealed that soft rock conditions in the area contributed to an MMI scale VI impact, which resulted in extensive damage to public facilities and residential buildings. The insights gained from this study offer valuable information for improving future earthquake mitigation strategies and enhancing preparedness in seismically vulnerable regions.

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injoes

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science

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Indonesian Journal of Earth Sciences is an open-access journal that publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research dedicated to our ...