What was the magnitude of the earthquake off Borneo?

The earthquake off the north coast of Borneo had a magnitude of 7.0.

How deep was the earthquake near Borneo?

The earthquake that struck off the north coast of Borneo was at a depth of 633 kilometers.

Was there a tsunami threat after the Borneo earthquake?

No, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there was no tsunami threat from the earthquake.

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Deep 7.0 Quake Off Borneo Coast, No Tsunami Threat

22 Feb

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Summary

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred off Borneo's northern coast.
The seismic event originated at a significant depth of 633 km.
Authorities confirmed no tsunami threat following the powerful quake.

Deep 7.0 Quake Off Borneo Coast, No Tsunami Threat

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolted the waters near the northern coast of Borneo early on Monday. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the significant seismic event. This earthquake originated at a substantial depth of 633 kilometers below the surface.

Following the quake, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center promptly assessed the situation and issued a statement. They confirmed that the earthquake did not pose a tsunami threat to surrounding coastal areas. The initial magnitude was reported as 7.1 but was later revised to 7.0 by GFZ.

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