Earthquake of 6 magnitude hits off Indonesia's Timor island
المصدر: Gulf News | Source: Gulf NewsJAKARTA: A magnitude-6 earthquake struck offshore near Indonesia’s Timor island on Tuesday, according to the country’s geophysics agency, with officials saying the quake did not pose a tsunami threat.
The quake’s epicentre was reported at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles), and early reports indicated no immediate major damage or casualties.
Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The tremor was felt in parts of East Nusa Tenggara province, which includes Timor Island, but the offshore location and moderate depth helped limit concerns about a tsunami.
Reuters and ABC News both reported that authorities ruled out tsunami risk shortly after the quake.
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