Earthquake in indonesia today

This comes days after Indonesia's Maluku island was struck by a massive quake of 6.0 magnitude. According to Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, the epicentre of the quake was situated 154 kilometres northwest of the Kepulauan Tanimbar district. The depth reported was 153 kilometres. 7.3 quake hits Sumatra Island in April A similar massive earthquake hit Indonesia in the month of April. Sumatra Island was struck by a devastating earthquake of 7.3 magnitude. A tsunami warning was soon triggered after the quake. However, the country's geophysics agency later lifted the issued warning. Aftershocks were also recorded. Some of them measured around 4 on the Richter scale. Pacific Ring of Fire The Pacific Ring of Fire is a significant region in the Pacific Ocean where numerous earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It forms a curved shape resembling a horseshoe and spans approximately 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles).

Earthquake Hits Indonesia: Strong quake jolts western province of East Java, no potential for tsunami Earthquake Hits Indonesia: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia`s western province of East Java early Thursday, but did not potentially trigger a tsunami, the country`s meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. • • • • • Also Read: The tremors of the earthquake did not have the potential to trigger giant waves. Catch here. For all other news related to business, politics, tech, sports and auto, visit . Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.

April 25 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck west of Indonesia's Sumatra Island on Tuesday, Indonesia's geophysics agency (BMKG) said, triggering a tsunami warning for around two hours. The tsunami warning, asking local authorities to immediately instruct residents of the affected area to move away from shores, has since been lifted. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) earlier pegged the quake at 6.9 magnitude. The quake, at a depth of 84 kilometres (52.2 miles), hit at about 3 a.m. local time (2000 GMT). A number of aftershocks were detected later, and one registered 5 magnitude, BMKG data showed. Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said authorities were collecting data from the islands nearest the epicentre off the western shore of Sumatra, spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. In Padang, the capital of West Sumatra, the quake was felt strongly, and some people moved away from the beaches, said Abdul, who was in Padang. "People left their homes. Some were panicking but under control. Currently some of them are evacuating away from the sea," he said, adding he had seen no damage so far. Local news footage showed some Padang residents evacuating by motorbike and foot to higher ground. Some carried backpacks while others huddled together under an umbrella against the rain. "On the Siberut island, people had already been evacuated. They have been told to stay at the evacuation area until tsunami warning is lifted," Noviandri, a local official told T...