A moderately strong earthquake struck late Sunday in Indonesia, affecting parts of the main island of Java and the country's capital. The earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, occurred at a shallow depth of 37.2 kilometers below the surface. The epicenter was located 80 kilometers west-southwest of Pelabuhanratu, a coastal town in West Java province.
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency reported a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 for the quake, with a depth of 10 kilometers. While variations in early measurements are common, the earthquake was strongly felt in several cities and villages, causing some panic among residents.
