A 6.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in Papua, Indonesia, with no risk of a tsunami, according to the USGS.
Liviu Brăteanu
International
Foto: Pixabay
Always see our news on Google
The earthquake struck at 10:24 local time on Tuesday, with the epicenter 193 km northwest of Abepura, at a depth of 10 km. Although the USGS initially estimated the magnitude at 6.5, this was later revised. The Indonesian area is frequently affected by earthquakes because of its position on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', where tectonic plates collide. Past earthquakes in the region have had devastating consequences.
Sources
Latest News
15:04
The meeting at Cotroceni between Nicușor Dan and the leaders of the former coalition has started / Dominic Fritz participates online
15:04
Red intervention plan activated in the municipality of Mediaș, Sibiu County, following a serious road accident resulting in six victims.
14:58
The shareholders of Electrica have approved an investment project of 235 million euros for the construction of electricity and thermal energy production facilities in Craiova, including for Ford Otosan.
14:58
OMV Petrom collaborates with Romanian authorities for the protection of offshore energy infrastructure in the Black Sea
14:57
The government offers support of up to 300 euros/ha for potato producers.
See more news
NEWS ON THE SAME TOPICS
International
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck the Sulawesi region of Indonesia on Tuesday, without causing damage or injuries.
International
7.7 earthquake in Indonesia: Tsunami warning issued
International
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 occurred in the area of Mindanao island, Philippines, with no reported damage.
International
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake shakes the coast of Cuba
Personalized news feed, AI-powered search, and notifications in a more interactive experience.
.webp)
