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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 jolts Talaud Islands in Indonesia

No reports of material damage have surfaced yet.

Published on: Jan 9, 2024, 04:17:16 IST
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck the Talaud Islands, Indonesia, on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology reported.

The tremors were felt at 02:18 am at a depth of 80 km. (File)
The tremors were felt at 02:18 am at a depth of 80 km. (File)

The tremors were felt on January 9, at 02:18:47 IST at a depth of 80 km.

According to the NCS, the epicentre of the quake was found to be at Latitude: 4.75 and Longitude: 126.38, respectively.

"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.7, Occurred on 09-01-2024, 02:18:47 IST, Lat: 4.75 & Long: 126.38, Depth: 80 Km ,Location: Talaud Islands,Indonesia," the NCS posted on X.

The depth of the earthquake, which occurred at 00:41:18 (UTC 05:30), was registered at 221.7 km.

According to the USGS, the epicentre of the quake was noted at 0.709°N and 100.476°E, respectively.

No reports of material damage have surfaced yet.

 
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