Seismic Tremors Shake West Papua

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit West Papua, Indonesia, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-10-2025 04:35 IST | Created: 03-10-2025 04:35 IST
Seismic Tremors Shake West Papua
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A significant 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck the region of West Papua in Indonesia today, according to reports from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.21 miles), indicating a relatively shallow seismic event.

Local authorities are now examining the impact and potential aftershocks that may follow.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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