Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Shakes Pangandaran; Tremors Felt in Tasikmalaya and Garut

A Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook Pangandaran, West Java, on May 21. According to latest reports, the tremor was felt quite strongly by residents in surrounding areas, including Tasikmalaya and Garut. The epicentre was offshore, but the shaking reached several districts in the East Priangan region. Residents in Tasikmalaya and Garut reported feeling the quake for several seconds, triggering brief panic. There have been no official reports of building damage or casualties. Authorities, including the BPBD in each area, are continuing field monitoring and data collection to confirm safety post-quake. Residents are advised to stay calm and to rely on information from BMKG or other official channels. Remain alert for potential aftershocks. The editorial desk will continue to validate damage data and provide updates as local authorities report in.