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News18
21 hours ago
- Science
- News18
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 rattles Indonesia
Last Updated: Jakarta [Indonesia], August 12 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 rattled Indonesia on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) per the statement, the earthquake took place at a depth of a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 6.3, On: 12/08/2025 13:54:27 IST, Lat: 2.09 S, Long: 138.81 E, Depth: 39 Km, Location: West Papua Indonesia." Earlier on August 7, another earthquake of magnitude 4.9 on the Richter Scale occurred at a depth of a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 4.9, On: 07/08/2025 20:59:00 IST, Lat: 1.03 N, Long: 98.80 E, Depth: 106 Km, Location: Northern Sumatra, Indonesia." Indonesia is located between two major tectonic plates, namely, the Australian Plate and the newly separated Sunda Plate. The tectonics of Indonesia is very complex, as it is a meeting point of several tectonic plates. Indonesia is located between two continental plates: the Sahul Shelf and the Sunda Plate, and between two oceanic plates: the Pacific Plate and the Philippine Sea subduction of the Indian Plate beneath the Sunda Plate formed the volcanic arc in western Indonesia, one of the most seismically active areas on the planet, with a long history of powerful eruptions and earthquakes. This chain of active volcanoes formed Sumatra, Java, Bali, and the Lesser Sunda Islands, most of which, particularly Java and Bali, emerged within the last 2-3 million years. The Pacific and Sahul plate movements controlled the tectonics of the eastern portion of occurs along Southeastern Sumatra and West Java. Sumatra is more active in recent years despite being in the same subduction margin. The reason for the lack of frequent seismic activity over West Java is a problem of time frame and not of tectonic activity. While it may only take a hundred years for a large-scale earthquake to occur off the coast of Sumatra, it may take roughly 500 years off the coast of western Java. (ANI) view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Earthquake today: 6.19 magnitude quake jolts Turkey
(Image: (IANS) New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit northwestern Turkey on Sunday, August 10, 2025. There are no immediate reports of casualties, reports AP. Turkey's AFAD disaster management authority said that the earthquake struck western Turkey. However, local media said the quake hit multiple provinces. The AFAD said the quake occurred at around 7:53 pm local time in the Balikesir province, near Istanbul. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage in any of the affected provinces. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X that emergency teams from AFAD had started inspections around Istanbul and the neighbouring provinces, but no distressing reports had come through so far. The quake struck at a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles), while the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) registered the earthquake's magnitude at 6.19 and a depth of 10 km, said AFAD.
What's On
7 days ago
- Climate
- What's On
Earthquakes in the UAE? Here's what to do during one
On Tuesday, August 5 this week, The National Centre of Meteorology reported a minor earthquake in the United Arab Emirates. The earthquake took place in Khor Fakkan, a town on the Gulf of Oman and was measured at 2.0 on the Richter Scale. It was recorded at 8.35pm UAE time and had a depth of 5 kilometres. Some residents would have felt a slight tremor in the affected area, but for those in urban areas like Dubai, this is news as no tremors were reported here or any damage. A 2.0 Magnitude Earthquake is recorded in Khor Fakkan at 20:35, 05/08/2025 'UAE time' According to the NCM 'National Seismic Network' — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) August 5, 2025 There have been multiple earthquakes around the world in the last few weeks such as Russia, Pakistan and the USA. Minor earthquakes are not completely uncommon in the UAE, and are usually nothing to worry about. There are about three per year in the country and most people won't even notice. If you are worried, here is what you should do in the event of an earthquake in the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology advised in 2021 that in the event of an earthquake, one must remain calm and act both quickly and wisely to ensure safety. Indoors: If you are indoors protect your head and face with something light but strong, or hide under a table or bed. Avoid hanging or loose objects, mirrors, glass and windows Avoid elevators Once the earthquake is over, turn off power supplies including electricity, gas and water in the house before leaving Outdoors Avoid towers and tall buildings as much as possible Head to an open space Watch out for walls, and unstable objects Do not try and enter buildings Driving Pull over in a safe place and wait for earthquake to stop Avoid bridges, powerlines and buildings as much as possible. The weather in the UAE is hot at the moment, and you may be wondering when we are going to see an ease and a sign that winter is on its way. Don't worry, cooler weather is coming and here's when to expect it. Image: NCM > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
CBS News
05-08-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
2.7 aftershock hits N.J. days after 3.0 earthquake in Bergen County
An 2.7 earthquake shook Hillsdale, N.J. Tuesday afternoon, the USGS said. It happened shortly after 12 p.m. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reported the ground rumbled in Ridgewood for about five seconds, then stopped. Tuesday's incident comes on the heels of a 3.0-magnitude earthquake in Bergen County's Hasbrouck Heights Saturday night rattled parts of New Jersey and New York. Satuday night's earthquake was felt up to 65 miles away, in parts of New York's Lower Hudson Valley and western Connecticut. A 3.0 earthquake is considered relatively week on the 1-9 Richter Scale, where 9 is the strongest. Officials cautioned about the possibility of aftershocks over the next few days. Check back soon for more on this developing story.
CBS News
05-08-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
2.7 earthquake hits N.J. days after 3.0 temblor in Bergen County
An 2.7 earthquake shook Hillsdale, N.J. Tuesday afternoon, the USGS said. It happened shortly after 12 p.m. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reported the ground rumbled in Ridgewood for about five seconds, then stopped. Tuesday's incident comes on the heels of a 3.0-magnitude earthquake in Bergen County's Hasbrouck Heights Saturday night rattled parts of New Jersey and New York. Saturday night's earthquake was felt up to 65 miles away, in parts of New York's Lower Hudson Valley and western Connecticut. A 3.0 earthquake is considered relatively week on the 1-9 Richter Scale, where 9 is the strongest. Officials cautioned about the possibility of aftershocks over the next few days. Check back soon for more on this developing story.
