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Strong Earthquake in Indonesia

  • Writer: Kyle Sooley-Brookings
    Kyle Sooley-Brookings
  • Jan 19, 2020
  • 1 min read

Early on Sunday morning, there was a 6.0 magnitude earthquake 147.1 km west of Abepura, Indonesia.


The earthquake struck at a depth of 33 km.


There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.


Officials said there was no threat of a tsunami but there was the potential for landslides.


Located on the “Ring of Fire,” Indonesia is frequently struck by earthquakes.

 
 
 

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