Natural disasters of earthquakes occurred in Cianjur, Indonesia

On November 21, 2022 at noon (13:21:10 WIB) there was a Mw 5.6 earthquake in the Cianjur area, West Java. Based on BMKG data, as of November 22 2022 there have been 140 aftershocks recorded with magnitudes 1.2-4.2 and an average depth of around 10 km, of which 5 of these earthquakes were felt by the surrounding community. The Mw 5.6 mainshock had an impact and was felt in the city of Cianjur with the V-VI MMI (Modified Mercalli Insensity) intensity scale; Garut and Sukabumi IV-V MMI; Cimahi, Lembang, Bandung City, Cikalong Wetan, Rangkasbitung, Bogor and Bayah with an intensity scale of III MMI; South Tangerang, Jakarta and Depok with an intensity scale of II-III MMI (Figure 1). According to temporary information from BNPB until November 22 2022 at 17.00 WIB that this earthquake caused 268 fatalities and more than 2,000 houses were damaged.