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Disaster earthquake in Indonesia

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On November 8, 2023, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Banda Sea region of Indonesia, approximately 370 km southeast of Ambon, at a depth of 146 km




. There was no tsunami warning issued for this earthquake. On November 2, 2023, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, with an epicenter location about 15 km southwest of Kupang, at a depth of 25 km. There was no tsunami potential for this earthquake, and there were no initial reports of damage or casualties

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On January 10, 2023, a moment magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore near the Tanimbar Islands, Maluku, Indonesia, at a depth of 105.1 km

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. This earthquake caused damage to hundreds of homes and injured several people, but there were no fatalities reported.
As of November 8, 2023, there have been no reports of any other significant earthquakes in Indonesia. However, it is important to note that Indonesia is located in an area of high seismic activity, known as the “Ring of Fire,” and earthquakes can occur at any time. It is important for residents and visitors to be prepared for earthquakes and to follow the guidance of local authorities in the event of an earthquake.

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