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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern Maluku province on Tuesday, according to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. The tremors, which occurred at 5:15 p.m. Jakarta time (1015 GMT), were felt across several regions but did not pose a threat of large waves or a tsunami.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located 93 km northeast of Maluku Barat Daya Regency, at a depth of 157 km beneath the seabed. Initially reported as a 6.3 magnitude, the earthquake’s strength was later downgraded to 6.0 by the agency.
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes the Banda Sea near Indonesia, according to Indonesia’s Meteorology Agency. pic.twitter.com/y5nUtk35Bt
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In terms of intensity, the earthquake measured at Modified Mercalli Intensity (III MMI) in Leti and Tiakur islands, part of the Maluku Barat Daya Regency. The tremors were also felt in the nearby East Nusa Tenggara province, including Kupang City and the regencies of Malaka and Belu, where a similar intensity of III MMI was recorded.
Fortunately, no tsunami warning was issued, as the quake’s tremors were not strong enough to trigger large waves. Indonesia’s geographic location within the “Pacific Ring of Fire” makes it highly prone to seismic activity, but Tuesday’s earthquake did not cause any significant damage or casualties in the affected areas.
As Indonesia continues to be impacted by frequent seismic events due to its position in the seismically active zone, authorities are closely monitoring any aftershocks and remain on alert for potential further activity. However, as of now, the region remains calm, and no further risks are expected.
The country’s disaster response teams are always prepared to act swiftly in case of more serious seismic events.
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