An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.8 struck southwest of Pangandaran Regency, West Java, on Wednesday at 01:00:51 WIB. The epicenter was in the sea, about 94 kilometers southwest of Pangandaran, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Shaking was felt in nearby areas with no reported damage.
The Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) reported that the earthquake's epicenter was at coordinates 8.46 South Latitude and 108.11 East Longitude. The shaking reached intensity III MMI in Pangandaran and Tasikmalaya, meaning it was distinctly felt inside homes by many people, especially when stationary. The sensation resembled a large truck passing or heavy objects falling, causing hanging light objects to sway, though it generally did not cause building damage.
In Garut, the shaking was felt at II-III MMI, while in Ciamis and Bandung Regency, it was II MMI. Intensity II MMI indicates weaker shaking, felt by some people indoors as a light jolt, with no damage impact.
This information comes from BMKG data, which made no mention of casualties or significant damage from the event. The quake occurred in West Java, a region prone to seismic activity due to its location in a subduction zone.
