Earthquake in Indonesia: 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Papua, Indonesia, no loss of life or property
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Papua province, the national geophysics agency said, adding that there is no possibility of a tsunami. The epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 33 km (20.51 mi) on the ground. However, no information about any casualty or any serious damage has been revealed in this.
The US Geological Survey said the 5.4-magnitude quake was centered 135 kilometers (83 miles) southwest of Abepura, a subdistrict of Jayapura, the capital of Papua province. It occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers (8 mi).
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no tsunami threat but warned of possible aftershocks. It measured the initial magnitude of the earthquake at 6.4. Variation in the initial measurements of earthquakes is common.
Indonesia is an earthquake prone area
Explain that Indonesia is a sensitive area in terms of earthquake. Indonesia, home to 270 million people, is frequently affected by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis. At least 25 people were killed and more than 460 were injured in a 6.2-magnitude earthquake in West Sumatra province in February. Earlier in January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in West Sulawesi province killed over 100 people and injured nearly 6,500.
