In the early hours of Tuesday, January 9, 2024, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck the Talaud Islands in Indonesia, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The seismic event occurred at 02:18:47 IST at a depth of 80 km below the Earth’s surface.
According to the NCS, the epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed at Latitude 4.75 and Longitude 126.38. The NCS promptly shared the information on social media, stating, “Earthquake of Magnitude:6.7, Occurred on 09-01-2024, 02:18:47 IST, Lat: 4.75 & Long: 126.38, Depth: 80 Km, Location: Talaud Islands, Indonesia.”
This seismic activity follows a similar event from the previous week, where an earthquake of unspecified magnitude struck 98 km WSW of Balai Pungut, Indonesia. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the incident, indicating that it occurred on Thursday at 00:41:18 (UTC+05:30) with a depth of 221.7 km.
The USGS located the epicenter of last week’s earthquake at 0.709°N and 100.476°E. Fortunately, no reports of material damage have surfaced at this time, providing a sense of relief for residents in the affected regions. It is crucial for authorities to monitor the situation and for individuals to stay informed about any developments or safety measures that may arise in the aftermath of these seismic events.
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