Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia


JAKARTA: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Tanimbar Islands in eastern Indonesia early Friday (May 15), with tremors felt in several areas, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

BMKG said on its website that the earthquake occurred at 12.53am local time, with its epicentre located in the sea about 225km north of Tanimbar.

The agency said the quake was recorded at coordinates 6.09 degrees South Latitude and 130.56 degrees East Longitude, at a depth of 163km.

BMKG said the earthquake did not trigger a tsunami warning.

The agency also urged residents to remain cautious of possible aftershocks. - Bernama

 

 

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