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Indonesia’s Undersea Landslide Risk Areas Mapped

Sun, 10 May 2020 10:50:00 +0200eurasiareview (en)

, whether caused by earthquakes, volcanoes or submarine landslides, pose a specific risk to the sustainability and resilience of coastal communities. They claim thousands of lives, damage to property and cause widespread destruction to infrastructure. South-East Asia is particularly prone to tsunamis due to its seismically active geology.

Poonam Khetrapal Singh

Thu, 07 May 2020 20:29:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

The WHO South-East Asia Region is entering a new phase in its pandemic response. In recent weeks, the spread of Covid-19 in the region has slowed, due in large part to the unprecedented physical distancing measures that countries implemented early and aggressively.

Terremoto en Indonesia

Thu, 07 May 2020 11:12:00 +0200diario-extra (es)

Y akarta. (AFP) - Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia el miércoles, informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami ni se recibieron informes inmediatos de posibles daños.

6.8 magnitude quake strikes in Indonesia's Banda Sea, no tsunami alert

Thu, 07 May 2020 10:56:00 +0200terradaily (en)

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote part of eastern Indonesia late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage. The undersea quake struck at a depth of some 107 kilometres (66 miles) in the sea between....

6.8 magnitude quake strikes in Indonesia's Banda Sea, no tsunami...

Thu, 07 May 2020 08:43:00 +0200mizzima (en)

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote part of eastern Indonesia late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage. The undersea quake struck at a depth of some 107 kilometres (66 miles) in the sea between....

Indonesia registra terremoto de magnitud 6.8

Thu, 07 May 2020 06:22:00 +0200nuevaya (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia , así lo informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami ni se recibieron informes de posibles daños. Se reportó que el epicentro se ubicó a 390 kilómetros al sur de Ambon, en el....

Se registra terremoto de magnitud 6.9 en Indonesia

Thu, 07 May 2020 05:20:00 +0200diariodemorelos (es)

Indonesia resintió este miércoles un terremoto de 6.9 grados de magnitud, cuyo epicentro ha sido a unos 180 kilómetros en la región Molucas Tenggara Barat, al noreste del país, reportó la Agencia de Climatología, Meteorología y Geofísica (BMKG, por sus siglas en inglés).

Strong Indonesia undersea quake causes panic, no tsunami risk

Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

JAKARTA (REUTERS) - A powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Wednesday (May 6), causing some residents to flee their homes, but there were no immediate reports of damage and the country's meteorology agency ruled out the risk of a tsunami. The magnitude 6.

06 May 2020 -Strong Earthquake in Tanimbar Islands Region,Indonesia on 06 May 2020 at 9.53pm

Thu, 07 May 2020 04:30:00 +0200met-my (en)

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our Ref.: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.16(65 ) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 on the Richter scale occurred near Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia at 9:53pm (Malaysian Local Time) on 6 May 2020 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 7.

Para minimizar los efectos de los tsunamis lo más efectivo son colinas...

Thu, 07 May 2020 04:19:00 +0200ecoticias (es)

Los muros de contención gigantes son el enfoque convencional para mitigar el riesgo de tsunami. Japón, por ejemplo, ha construido cientos de kilómetros de muros de hormigón de más de 12 metros de altura en algunos lugares, a un costo de más de 12.000 millones de dólares (casi 11.

Terremoto de magnitud 7,2 se registró en Mar de Banda

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:49:00 +0200ultimasnoticias (es)

Este miércoles se registró un terremoto de magnitud 7,2 que ocurrió en aguas del Mar de Banda frente a las costas de Indonesia , a las 21:53 del miércoles (hora de Beijing), de acuerdo con el Centro de Redes Sismológicas de China (CENC). El epicentro, con una profundidad de 110 kilómetros, fue....

6:20 AMPowerful earthquake felt in Australia despite tremor being 600km away

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:42:00 +02007news-au (en)

A powerful earthquake in Indonesia has been felt in the Northern Territory. Residents of Darwin reported online they had felt the shake, which registered as a magnitude-6.9 quake late on Wednesday evening. The tremor hit the Banda Sea, more than 600km north of Darwin, at a depth of 142km.

Powerful earthquake in Indonesia sending tremors across Darwin

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:35:00 +0200dailymail (en)

'The bed shaking woke me up! Can't tell if it was a dream or an earthquake in Darwin. Anyone else feel it? King of freaking me out a bit,' one woman tweeted. 'Holy moly did a massive earthquake just hit Darwin??? My whole house is shaking?' another said. The Bureau of Meteorology in NT confirmed shockwaves reached the region following the quake.

Indonesia: se registra terremoto de 6.9 grados de magnitud

Wed, 06 May 2020 23:52:00 +0200tiempo (es)

REDACCIÓN. Indonesia registra terremoto de 6.9 grados de magnitud con epicentro a 180 kilómetros en la región Molucas Tenggara Barat , al noreste del país. Cabe mencionar, que Indonesia resintió este miércoles un terremoto de 6.9 grados de magnitud. Cuyo epicentro ha sido a unos 180 kilómetros en la....

Terremoto de magnitud 6.9 se registra en Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 22:28:00 +0200zocalo (es)

Ciudad de México.- Indonesia resintió este miércoles un terremoto de 6.9 grados de magnitud, cuyo epicentro ha sido a unos 180 kilómetros en la región Molucas Tenggara Barat, al noreste del país , reportó la Agencia de Climatología, Meteorología y Geofísica (BMKG, por sus siglas en inglés).

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 21:33:00 +0200diario1 (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, lo....

Terremoto de magnitud 6.8 en el mar frente a Indonesia, sin alerta de tsunami

Wed, 06 May 2020 21:23:00 +0200elheraldo-HN (es)

. El epicentro se ubicó a 390 kilómetros al sur de Ambon, en el mar entre la isla indonesia de Maluku y Timor Oriental YAKARTA, INDONESIA. -Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia el miércoles, informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió....

Terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 21:09:00 +0200acn (es)

Este miércoles, un terremoto sacude el mar de Banda; situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El movimiento telúrico que se registra es de magnitud 6,8; según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS).

Terremoto de magnitud 6.9 se registra en Indonesia Hace 24 min

Wed, 06 May 2020 21:01:00 +0200televisa (es)

Indonesia resintió este miércoles un terremoto de 6.9 grados de magnitud, cuyo epicentro ha sido a unos 180 kilómetros en la región Molucas Tenggara Barat, al noreste del país, reportó la Agencia de Climatología, Meteorología y Geofísica (BMKG, por sus siglas en inglés).

11:01 Indonesia reporta terremoto de 6.9 grados

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:44:00 +0200uniradioinforma (es)

Indonesia reporta terremoto de 6.9 grados Indonesia reporta terremoto de 6.9 grados por: Notimex - 6 Mayo 2020, 11:01 am. Jakarta, 6 May (Notimex).- Indonesia resintió hoy un terremoto de 6.9 grados de magnitud, cuyo epicentro ha sido a unos 180 kilómetros en la región Molucas Tenggara Barat, al....

Powerful earthquake shakes Indonesia; no injuries expected

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:18:00 +0200business-standard (en)

A powerful earthquake shook islands in eastern Indonesia on Wednesday evening, but no damage or injuries were expected. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 6.8 and was centered below the sea at a depth of 107 kilometers (67 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Un séisme de magnitude 6,7 frappe l'est de l'Indonésie sans provoquer d'alerte au tsunami

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:07:00 +0200french.china.org.cn (fr)

Un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 6,7 sur l'échelle de Richter a secoué mercredi soir la province des Moluques, dans l'est de l'Indonésie, mais il n'y avait pas de risque de tsunami, a déclaré l'Agence indonésienne de météorologie, climatologie et géophysique.

6.8 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia; no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:06:00 +0200adaderana (en)

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote part of eastern Indonesia late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage. The undersea quake struck at a depth of some 107 kilometers (66 miles) in the sea between....

Powerful earthquake shakes Indonesia; no injuries

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:02:00 +0200expressindia (en)

The earthquake triggered moderate shaking and was unlikely to cause injuries or economic losses, USGS said. (AP) A powerful earthquake shook islands in eastern Indonesia on Wednesday evening, but no damage or injuries were expected. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 6.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off Indonesia 10 minutes ago

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:48:00 +0200newshub (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has struck near Kepulauan Babar region in Indonesia , the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) says. The quake was at a depth of 117km, EMSC said. The US Geological Survey gave a preliminary magnitude of 6.8.

Terremoto de magnitud 6,8 en el mar frente a Indonesia, sin alerta de tsunami

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:48:00 +0200eldeber (es)

El epicentro se ubicó a 390 kilómetros al sur de Ambon, en el mar entre la isla indonesia de Maluku y Timor Oriental. Indonesia es uno de los países más propensos a los terremotos. Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia hoy, informó el servicio geológico de....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió el mar de Banda en Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:37:00 +0200vanguardia-CO (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, lo....

Indonesia reporta terremoto de magnitud 6.9

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:33:00 +0200xeu (es)

Indonesia resintió hoy un terremoto de 6.9 grados de magnitud, cuyo epicentro ha sido a unos 180 kilómetros en la región Molucas Tenggara Barat, al noreste del país, reportó la Agencia de Climatología, Meteorología y Geofísica (BMKG, por sus siglas en inglés).

Terremoto de magnitud 6,8 en el mar frente a Indonesia, sin alerta de tsunami

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:33:00 +0200telemetro (es)

AFP 6 May 2020 - 11:53 AM. Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia el miércoles, informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami ni se recibieron informes inmediatos de posibles daños.

Indonesia reporta terremoto de magnitud 6.9

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:25:00 +0200elfinanciero (es)

Indonesia resintió hoy un terremoto de 6.9 de magnitud, cuyo epicentro fue a unos 180 kilómetros en la región Molucas Tenggara Barat, al noreste del país, reportó la Agencia de Climatología, Meteorología y Geofísica (BMKG, por sus siglas en inglés). Al momento, la BMKG no ha lanzado una alerta de....

Susto en Indonesia por terremoto en el mar de Banda

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:08:00 +0200eluniverso (es)

Este miércoles se registro en Indonesia un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 en escala de Richter. De acuerdo con datos del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, el epicentro estuvo en el mar de Banda, en el centro norte del archipiélago, y ocurrió a 107 km de profundidad y poco después se desactivo la alerta de tsunami.

Indonesia: Terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacude el país

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:03:00 +0200americatv (es)

. Epicentro se situó a 345 kilómetros al oeste de Tual y a 369 kilómetros al este de Lospalos. Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este de y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami.

12:23 | Fuerte terremoto sacudió a la zona este de Indonseia este miércoles

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:55:00 +0200biobiochile (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia el miércoles, informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami ni se recibieron informes inmediatos de posibles daños. El epicentro se ubicó a 390 kilómetros al sur de Ambon , en....

Indonesia earthquake – Panic as powerful 6.9 magnitude tremor hits leaving people screaming in their beds

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:45:00 +0200thesun (en)

A POWERFUL 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesia on Wednesday night, leaving "screaming" residents fleeing their homes. The quake reportedly struck in the Banda Sea, 128 miles from the nearest city, Saumlaki. It struck at a depth of 73 miles, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was confirmed to have a magnitude of 6.

Indonésie : un séisme de magnitude 6,8 en mer de Banda

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:44:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

Un séisme de magnitude 6,8 s’est produit mercredi en mer de Banda, au large de l’Indonésie, a annoncé l’observatoire américain USGS, mais aucune alerte au tsunami n’a été déclenchée. Le tremblement de terre s’est produit à 22h50 heure locale (13h50 GMT), à une profondeur de 107 kilomètres entre....

Powerful earthquake shakes Indonesia; no injuries expected

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:30:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Updated 9:21 am PDT, Wednesday, May 6, 2020. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) A powerful earthquake shook islands in eastern Indonesia on Wednesday evening, but no damage or injuries were expected. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 6.8 and was centered below the sea at a depth of 107 kilometers (67 miles), the U.

6.8 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia; no tsunami alert

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:28:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote part of eastern Indonesia late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage. The undersea quake struck at a depth of some 107 kilometers (66 miles) in the sea between....

Darwin feels earthquake originating in Banda Sea

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:20:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A powerful earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Indonesia and was felt in Australia's Northern Territory, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology [BOM]. Key points: There are no reports of damage in Darwin and there is no tsunami warning; Residents of Darwin say they felt buildings....

7.2 Magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:16:00 +0200reportfocusnews (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in the Banda Sea, off Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 117 km (73 miles), EMSC said. The U.S. Geological Survey gave a preliminary magnitude of 6.8.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude el mar de Banda en Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:03:00 +0200tvn-2 (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, lo....

Huge 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Indonesia An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has struck in the Banda Sea off the coast of Indonesia, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has said. The quake was at a depth of 117 km 73 miles, the body said said. The US Geological Survey (USGS) gave a preliminary magnitude of 6.8, adding that the quake was located 205 kilometers (128 miles) northwest of the nearest city, Saumlaki. The natural phenomenon triggered moderate shaking and was... The Independent

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:58:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Provided by The Independent. An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has struck in the Banda Sea off the coast of Indonesia , the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has said. The quake was at a depth of 117 km 73 miles, the body said said. The US Geological Survey (USGS) gave a preliminary magnitude of 6.

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:54:00 +0200turkishpress (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia . A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia’s Maluku province on Wednesday, the country’s meteorological agency said. The epicenter of the quake was around 180 kilometers (111 miles) northwest off the region of Maluku Tenggara Barat, at a depth of 133 kilometers (82....

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes in sea off Indonesia, no tsunami risk

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:47:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Wednesday, causing some residents to flee their homes, but there were no immediate reports of damage and the country’s meteorology agency ruled out the risk of a tsunami. The magnitude 6.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:45:00 +0200diariolibre (es)

Bangkok, 6 may (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:45:00 +020020minutos (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió este miércoles el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental , sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el....

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes in Indonesia's Banda Sea, no tsunami alert

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:39:00 +0200rappler (en)

This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates. JAKARTA, Indonesia – A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck in Indonesia's Banda Sea late Wednesday, the US Geological Service reported, but no tsunami alert was issued. The tremor struck at 22:50 local time (13:50 GMT) at a depth of 107 kilometers....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:36:00 +0200elnuevodiario-DO (es)

EL NUEVO DIARIO, BANGKOK.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad....

Moluccas islands jolted by massive temblor

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:34:00 +0200bernama (en)

By Mohd Shukri Ishak. JAKARTA, May 6 -- The Moluccas archipelago in Indonesia was jolted by a magnitude 7,3 earthquake at 8.53 pm local time today. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in a statement said the epicentre was 180km northwest of Maluku Tenggara and occurred at a depth of 133km in the Banda Sea.

Powerful earthquake shakes Indonesia; no injuries expected

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:34:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake shook islands in eastern Indonesia on Wednesday evening, but no damage or injuries were expected. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 6.8 and was centered below the sea at a depth of 107 kilometers (67 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Séisme de magnitude 6,8 en mer de Banda, au large de l'Indonésie (observatoire américain)

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:34:00 +0200lnc (fr)

Un séisme de magnitude 6,8 s'est produit mercredi en mer de Banda, au large de l'Indonésie, a annoncé l'observatoire américain USGS, mais aucune alerte au tsunami n'a été déclenchée. Le tremblement de terre s'est produit à 22H50 heure locale (13H50 GMT), à une profondeur de 107 kilomètres entre....

Powerful earthquake shakes Indonesia; no injuries expected

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:32:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A powerful earthquake shook islands in eastern Indonesia on Wednesday evening, but no damage or injuries were expected. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 6.8 and was centered below the sea at a depth of 107 kilometers (67 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Powerful earthquake shakes Indonesia; no injuries expected

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:24:00 +0200sfgate (en)

Published 8:02 am PDT, Wednesday, May 6, 2020. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) A powerful earthquake shook islands in eastern Indonesia on Wednesday evening, but no damage or injuries were expected. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 6.8 and was centered below the sea at a depth of 107 kilometers (67 miles), the U.

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia . A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia’s Maluku province on Wednesday, the country’s meteorological agency said. The epicenter of the quake was around 180 kilometers (111 miles) northwest off the region of Maluku Tenggara Barat, at a depth of 133 kilometers (82....

M7.2 earthquake jolts eastern Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:23:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

A magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia at 9:53 p.m. on Wednesday, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 110 kilometers. No casualties have been reported so far.

Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:22:00 +0200dailymail (en)

A powerful earthquake hit eastern Indonesia on Wednesday evening, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake measured a magnitude of 6.9 and struck in the Banda Sea, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Residents screamed as they were awoken by shaking beds before fleeing their homes.

1st LD Writethru: 6.7 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:20:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

JAKARTA, May 6 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude jolted Indonesia 's eastern Maluku province on Wednesday evening but there was no potential for tsunami, the Meteorology, Climatological and Geophysics Agency said. The quake was initially reported at 7.3 magnitude, said Rudi Teguh, an official from the Agency said.

1st LD Writethru: 6.7 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:19:00 +0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. JAKARTA, May 6 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude jolted Indonesia 's eastern Maluku province on Wednesday evening but there was no potential for tsunami, the Meteorology, Climatological and Geophysics Agency said. The quake was initially reported at 7.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia- EMSC

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:14:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in the Banda Sea, off Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 117 km (73 miles), EMSC said. The U.S. Geological Survey gave a preliminary magnitude of 6.8.

Powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Indonesian islands

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:14:00 +0200dailymail (en)

A powerful earthquake shook islands in eastern Indonesia on Wednesday evening, but no damage or injuries were expected. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 6.8 and was centered below the sea at a depth of 107 kilometers (67 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

6.7 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:13:00 +0200famagusta-gazette (en)

6.7 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia , no tsunami alert issued. An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude jolted Indonesia’s eastern Maluku province on Wednesday evening but there was no potential for tsunami, Rudi Teguh, an official from the Meteorology, Climatological and Geophysics Agency, told Xinhua by phone.

7.2-magnitude quake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia: CENC

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:13:00 +0200famagusta-gazette (en)

7.2-magnitude quake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia : CENC. A 7.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Banda Sea waters off Indonesia, at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 110 km, was monitored at 6.93 degrees south latitude and 130.

URGENT Un séisme de magnitude 6,7 frappe l'est de l'Indonésie sans provoquer d'alerte au tsunami

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:00:00 +0200french.china.org.cn (fr)

Un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 6,7 sur l'échelle ouverte de Richter a secoué mercredi soir la province des Moluques, située dans l'est de l'Indonésie, mais celui-ci n'a pas entraîné de tsunami, a confié par téléphone Rudi Teguh, responsable de l'Agence indonésienne de météorologie, de climatologie et de géophysique.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes in sea off Indonesia, no tsunami risk

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:57:00 +0200malaymail (en)

File photo of a woman seen inside her house damaged after an earthquake hit in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia , August 3, 2019. — Reuters pic. JAKARTA, May 6 — An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in the Banda Sea, off Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

6.7 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:54:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

Urgent: 6.7 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia , no tsunami alert issued. JAKARTA, May 6 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude jolted Indonesia's eastern Maluku province on Wednesday evening but there was no potential for tsunami, Rudi Teguh, an official from the Meteorology,....

Full Article: Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes in sea off Indonesia, no tsunami risk

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:53:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in the Banda Sea, off Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 117 km (73 miles), EMSC said. The U.S. Geological Survey gave a preliminary magnitude of 6.8.

7.2-magnitude quake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia: CENC

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:48:00 +0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) -- A 7.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Banda Sea waters off Indonesia , at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 110 km, was monitored at 6.93 degrees south latitude and 130.

Urgent: 6.7 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:48:00 +0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. JAKARTA, May 6 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude jolted Indonesia 's eastern Maluku province on Wednesday evening but there was no potential for tsunami, Rudi Teguh, an official from the Meteorology, Climatological and Geophysics Agency, told Xinhua by phone. The quake was initially reported at 7.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes in sea off Indonesia, no tsunami risk

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:44:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

File photo of a woman seen inside her house damaged after an earthquake hit in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia , August 3, 2019. — Reuters pic. JAKARTA, May 6 — An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in the Banda Sea, off Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

7.2-magnitude quake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia: CENC

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:34:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) -- A 7.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Banda Sea waters off Indonesia , at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 110 km, was monitored at 6.93 degrees south latitude and 130.07 degrees east longitude, the CENC said.

REUTERS - Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia- EMSC

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:18:00 +0200nampa (en)

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia - EMSC. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. May 6 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck near Kepulauan Babar region in Indonesia, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 117 km, EMSC said.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes near Kepulauan Babar in Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:18:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck near Kepulauan Babar region in Indonesia , the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 117 km, EMSC said. We use cookies limited for the aims specified in the data policy and in accordance with the legislation.

“We must be the pioneers” Perspectives on localization in the response to the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake in Indonesia

Tue, 05 May 2020 23:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Executive Summary. On September 28, 2018, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Central Sulawesi in Indonesia , triggering a tsunami and liquefaction of land, which resulted in significant loss of life and displacement. The response to this disaster was notable because of a policy shift by the Government....

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Around the Globe and in the US there is currently an ongoing debate on "reopening" or, more to the point, when and how to end the Lockdown. Unfortunately, there is no standard or accepted definition as to what a Lockdown constitutes. More importantly, we have not asked the critical question as to....

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