A Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Papua, Indonesia... "Damage Not Yet Confirmed"

Epicenter Depth 10km

Photo by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) website capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Nayeon] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred at 8:31 a.m. local time on the 10th in Papua, Indonesia.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and Yonhap News, the earthquake occurred 287 km west of Jayapura. The epicenter's depth was 10 km.

The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) also announced the earthquake occurrence but measured the magnitude differently from the EMSC.

BMKG stated in a press release that a magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the area, followed by aftershocks of magnitudes 6.0, 5.5, and 6.2 near the area until 7:05 a.m.

They added, "So far, no damage from the earthquake has been reported, and there is no tsunami threat."

BMKG also explained that according to their own modeling results, the coastal village of Sarmi, with a population of 11,000, and the Mamberamo area, home to 36,000 people, near the earthquake zone experienced shaking strong enough for many people to feel it while at home during the day.

Although no immediate casualties or property damage have been reported, the Indonesian Meteorological Agency (BMKG) warned on Twitter of moderate shaking and minor damage.

Indonesia is located on the "Ring of Fire," where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent earthquakes.

In February, a strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the western part of Sumatra Island, resulting in 11 deaths and hundreds of injuries.

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