2/13/2023 0 Comments Quake 2 no music![]() ![]() ![]() Indonesia, a vast archipelago of 270 million people, is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines that arcs the Pacific. ![]() With around 1 million people, North Maluku is one of Indonesia’s least populous provinces. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said the quake was unlikely to trigger a tsunami. It said the quake was centered about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) beneath the sea. Geological Survey said the 5.7-magnitude quake struck about 65 kilometers (40 miles) off Amahai, a coastal village on Seram island in North Maluku province. A shallow undersea earthquake shook part of eastern Indonesia on November 4, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. ![]()
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