7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Banda Sea
Despite the intensity, the absence of a tsunami threat provided relief to residents, who are accustomed to seismic activity in the region.
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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Banda Sea in Indonesia, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Fortunately, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged from this occurrence.
The quake, initially registered as a magnitude 6.9, struck at 11:53 am local time (0453 GMT) and did not trigger a tsunami warning, according to the USGS.
Residents in the town of Saumlaki, located in the Tanimbar Islands of the Indonesian archipelago, reported feeling moderate tremors. The Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) confirmed the seismic activity.
Saumlaki resident Lambert Tatang commented on the earthquake, stating, "The earthquake was quite intense. But the people here were not panicking. We are used to having earthquakes." He also noted that normalcy has returned, particularly after confirmation that there was no tsunami threat.
Indonesia is no stranger to frequent seismic events, given its location along the Pacific "Ring of Fire." This is an area characterized by significant tectonic activity that extends from Japan, traverses Southeast Asia, and spans across the Pacific basin.
Recalling past seismic incidents in Indonesia, in November of the previous year, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the heavily populated West Java province on Java, claiming the lives of 602 individuals. In 2004, a catastrophic 9.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Sumatra coast, triggering a devastating tsunami that resulted in the loss of 220,000 lives throughout the region, with approximately 170,000 casualties in Indonesia alone.
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