Seismic Tremors Off Indonesia's Timor Island

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck offshore near Timor island in Indonesia, as reported by the nation's Geophysics Agency on Tuesday.

The seismic event's epicenter was detected at a depth of 31 kilometers (19 miles), a factor that helps to evaluate the potential impact.

Authorities have reassured the public by confirming that there is no threat of a tsunami stemming from this earthquake.

(With inputs from agencies.)