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Hans India
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Indonesia warns of possible minor tsunami in coastal areas after Russia quake
Jakarta: Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Wednesday issued a warning of a possible tsunami of less than 0.5 metres following a powerful earthquake in Russia. The agency said the possible tsunami could affect several coastal areas across Indonesia, with varying arrival times starting from midday. "Coastal communities in the potentially affected areas are advised to remain calm and temporarily stay away from the shoreline," said Daryono, head of BMKG's earthquake and tsunami mitigation division. The affected areas may include parts of Gorontalo, North Maluku, North Sulawesi, West Papua, Papua, and Southwest Papua provinces, such as Gorontalo City, North Halmahera, Talaud Islands, Sorong, Supiori, Manokwari, Jayapura, Biak Numfor, Sarmi, and Raja Ampat. Daryono also urged the public to rely solely on official information from BMKG, available through its verified communication channels, Yonhap news agency reported. Meanwhile, earlier in the day, massive earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred at approximately 23:24 GMT on Tuesday, with its epicentre located about 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a major city in the far eastern region of Russia. Initially reported as an 8.0 magnitude quake, the USGS later revised its assessment to 8.7, citing updated data. The earthquake was recorded at a relatively shallow depth of 19.3 kilometres (12 miles), increasing the likelihood of significant surface-level shaking and potential tsunami waves. The powerful tremor triggered a tsunami alert across parts of the Pacific Ocean, with the USGS warning that destructive tsunami waves could impact coastal areas of Russia and Japan within three hours of the earthquake. Coastal residents in the affected regions have been urged to move to higher ground and follow local emergency protocols. Following the powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, multiple countries across the Pacific region have issued urgent tsunami warnings, urging residents to take immediate precautions. The earthquake, which originated 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 19.3 km, triggered fears of potentially destructive tsunami waves across a wide area of the Pacific Ocean. In response, governments and agencies in Japan, the United States (Hawaii), and the Philippines have activated emergency protocols. In Japan, the Prime Minister's Office posted a directive on its official "Provide timely and accurate information to the public regarding the tsunami, evacuation, etc., and take thorough measures to prevent damage, such as the evacuation of residents. Assess the state of affairs regarding damage as soon as possible. Act in close coordination with local governments and, under the principle of prioritising human life above all else, spare no effort in our emergency disaster responses, including saving lives and rescuing disaster victims, with the Government working as one," it added. A tsunami warning has been issued for the eastern Pacific coast of Hokkaido and other widespread coastal areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) advised residents to check the estimated arrival times and expected wave heights via their official website.
The Star
a day ago
- Climate
- The Star
6.3-magnitude earthquake jolts off Indonesia's Aceh, no potential for tsunami
JAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked off Indonesia's western Aceh province earlier Tuesday (July 29) without prompting large waves, the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency said. The tremors occurred at 1.41am Jakarta time Tuesday (1841 GMT Monday) with the epicentre located 247km northwest of Sabang town in Aceh province and at a depth of 15km beneath the seabed. No tsunami warning was issued as the tremors were not expected to trigger large waves. The strength of the tremors was measured at II to III MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar Regency. - Xinhua
United News of India
a day ago
- Climate
- United News of India
Quake measuring 6.3 jolts off Indonesia's Aceh, no potential for tsunami
World Jakarta, July 29 (UNI) An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked off Indonesia's western Aceh province earlier Tuesday without prompting large waves, the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency said. The tremors occurred at 01:41 a.m. Jakarta time Tuesday (1841 GMT Monday) with the epicenter located 247 km northwest of Sabang town in Aceh province and at a depth of 15 km beneath the seabed. No tsunami warning was issued as the tremors were not expected to trigger large waves. The strength of the tremors was measured at II to III MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar Regency. UNI XINHUA ARN
Barnama
6 days ago
- Climate
- Barnama
6.3-magnitude Earthquake Jolts Indonesia's Gorontalo Province
JAKARTA, July 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Gorontalo province early Thursday, according to the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency, reported Xinhua. The quake occurred at 3.50 am local time (2050 GMT Wednesday), with its epicentre located eight kilometres on land southeast of Pohuwato Regency at a depth of 132 kilometres. The tremors were also felt in nearby provinces, including North Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, and East Kalimantan. bootstrap slideshow "No tsunami warning has been issued as the tremor is not expected to generate large waves," said Hendry Ticoalu, secretary of the Gorontalo city disaster management agency. He added that there have been no initial reports of damage or casualties. Indonesia is prone to frequent earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone. The country is home to 127 active volcanoes and experiences intense tectonic activity. -- BERNAMA-XINHUA
Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Powerful 6.9-mag earthquake hits off coast of country with 'buildings shaking'
A huge earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has hit off the coast of Indonesia. A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the sea southwest of Indonesia's Southeast Maluku in Maluku Province at 12:49 p.m. local time on Monday, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The epicenter was located approximately 170 km southwest of Southeast Maluku, at a depth of 108 km, the BMKG said on its website. A tweet from the BMKG read: "#Gempa Mag:6.9, 14-Jul-25 12:49:58 WIB, Loc:6.23 S,131.31 E (170 km Southwest MALUKUTENGGARA), Depth:108 Km, no tsunami potential #BMKG." Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and is prone to frequent earthquakes. There have been no reports of loss of life or property so far. On October 1 last year, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the sea bed close to the shores of one of its southern islands. The strong quake occurred in the Banda Sea around 58 miles from the coast of Sulawesi Tenggara, a province on the island of Sulawes on at 5.28pm local time. The quake had a depth of 365 miles and was reportedly felt by some people near its epicenter. In 2021, however, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake killed around 100 people in Indonesia. While a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in 2018 triggered a tsunami and killed over 2,000 people and in 2004 a 9.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that ended up killing more than 170,000 people. There have been no reports of loss of life or damage to property so far. The BMKG added that there is no potential for a tsunami following the earthquake. The epicentre was located approximately 170 km southwest of Southeast Maluku, at a depth of 108 km, the BMKG said on its official website
