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No Tsunami Alert After 6.2 Magnitude Quake in Banda Sea
11 Sep
Summary
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea near Maluku Island.
- The earthquake's epicenter was recorded at a depth of 143 km.
- Indonesia's geophysics agency confirmed no tsunami potential from the event.
A significant seismic event occurred in the Banda Sea on Friday, with Indonesia's geophysics agency confirming a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near Maluku Island. The tremor's epicenter was located at a substantial depth of 143 kilometers below the surface.
Authorities were quick to assess the situation, and fortunately, the agency stated that there was no potential for a tsunami to be generated by this earthquake. As of the latest reports, no immediate damages or casualties have been reported following the seismic activity.
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