22 Dec 2024 | 06:17 PM UTC
Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs south of Java at around 00:05 Dec. 23
Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs south of Java, Indonesia, at around 00:05 Dec. 23. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred south of Java at around 00:05 Dec. 23. The epicenter was about 242 km (150 miles) south-southwest of Banjar, Indonesia. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking may have been felt in parts of southern West Java Province, Indonesia, as well as on Australia's Christmas Island. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible where shaking occurred.
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
