Indonesia's eastern province of Maluku was struck by an earthquake on Sunday morning, measuring a magnitude of 6.0. Media reports citing country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said that the epicentre of the quake was situated 154 kilometres northwest of the Kepulauan Tanimbar district, with a depth of 153 kilometres.&nbsp;

Indonesia, located in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire where tectonic plates converge, frequently witnesses earthquakes. However, no reports of material damages have been received thus far, according to reports.&nbsp;

<h2>7.3 quake in&nbsp;Sumatra Island</h2>

In April, the earthquake-prone Sumatra Island in Indonesia was struck by a devastating earthquake of 7.3 magnitude. The tremor prompted a tsunami warning from the country's geophysics agency. Subsequent aftershocks were recorded, some measuring around 4 on the Richter scale.

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The epicentre of the earthquake was identified off the western coast of Sumatra. Local authorities swiftly issued a tsunami warning, urging residents in affected areas to evacuate from the shore. However, hours later, the warning was lifted.

<h2>Pacific Ring of Fire</h2>

The Pacific Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It is a horseshoe-shaped region that stretches for approximately 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) and encompasses the coasts of several countries, including the western coast of North and South America, the eastern coast of Asia, and the islands of the western Pacific.

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The area is characterised by intense tectonic activity due to the movement and collision of several lithospheric plates. The region is situated along the boundaries of several tectonic plates, including the Pacific Plate, the North American Plate, the Eurasian Plate, and the Philippine Sea Plate, among others.

These plates interact with each other in various ways, such as subduction (where one plate is forced beneath another) or collision, leading to seismic activity.

This tectonic activity results in frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of trenches, volcanic arcs, and mountain ranges.

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Indonesia's eastern province of Maluku was struck by an earthquake on Sunday morning, measuring a magnitude of 6.0. Media reports citing country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said that the epicentre of the quake was situated 154 kilometres northwest of the Kepulauan Tanimbar district, with a depth of 153 kilometres.

Indonesia's eastern province of Maluku was struck by an earthquake on Sunday morning, measuring a magnitude of 6.0. Media reports citing country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said that the epicentre of the quake was situated 154 kilometres northwest of the Kepulauan Tanimbar district, with a depth of 153 kilometres. Indonesia, located in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire where tectonic plates converge, frequently witnesses earthquakes. However, no reports of material damages have been received thus far, according to reports. 7.3 quake in Sumatra Island In April, the earthquake-prone Sumatra Island in Indonesia was struck by a devastating earthquake of 7.3 magnitude. The tremor prompted a tsunami warning from the country's geophysics agency. Subsequent aftershocks were recorded, some measuring around 4 on the Richter scale. Also Read | China: Landslide claims 14 lives in Sichuan province, 5 still missing The epicentre of the earthquake was identified off the western coast of Sumatra. Local authorities swiftly issued a tsunami warning, urging residents in affected areas to evacuate from the shore. However, hours later, the warning was lifted. Pacific Ring of Fire The Pacific Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It is a horseshoe-shaped region that stretches for approximately 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) and encompasses the coasts of several countries, including the western coast of North and South America, the eastern coast of Asia, and the islands of the western Pacific. Also Read | Wagner mercenary group ready to defend Russian border region of Belgorod: Yevgeny Prigozhin The area is characterised by intense tectonic activity due to the movement and collision of several lithospheric plates. The region is situated along the boundaries of several tectonic plates, including the Pacific Plate, the North American Plate, the Eurasian Plate, and the Philippine Sea Plate, among others. These plates interact with each other in various ways, such as subduction (where one plate is forced beneath another) or collision, leading to seismic activity. This tectonic activity results in frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of trenches, volcanic arcs, and mountain ranges. Watch | Chinese astronauts return to Earth | East-Asian space race | World News × The region is home to many active volcanoes, including famous ones like Mount St. Helens in the United States, Mount Fuji in Japan, and Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. Due to its geological activity, the Pacific Ring of Fire is prone to natural disasters, including tsunamis triggered by undersea earthquakes. The high concentration of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in this area has a significant impact on the geology, climate, and human populations of the countries within its boundaries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts Indonesia’s eastern province Maluku

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured Thursday in a strong earthquake that rocked Indonesia's remote Maluku islands, triggering landslides that buried at least one of the victims, the disaster agency said.

Terrified residents ran into the streets as buildings fell in around them when the 6.5-magnitude quake hit in the morning.

"At least 100 people were injured and more than 2,000 evacuated," said national disaster mitigation spokesman Agus Wibowo who gave the latest death toll in statement.

Among those killed was an infant, he said.

Earlier, local disaster agency officials said some victims had been killed by falling debris while one person was buried in a landslide.

Another victim died of a heart attack as the tremor hit, while one woman died after falling off her motorbike while fleeing to higher ground, officials said.

Residents of Ambon, a city of about 400,000 people, were seen helping injured residents in blood-stained clothes, while images showed wrecked homes with collapsed walls and rubble-strewn on the ground.

Some patients fled a local hospital as the quake hit, prompting officials to set up makeshift shelters outside the building, an official said.

"The impact was felt across Ambon city and surrounding areas," said Rahmat Triyono, head of the earthquake and tsunami division at Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG).

"Many people were woken up by the shaking it felt like a truck was passing by."

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 37 kilometres (23 miles) northeast of Ambon in Maluku province at a depth of 29 kilometres.

The area was hit by at least two dozen aftershocks including one that measured 5.6 magnitude, Triyono said.

An AFP reporter in Ambon described scenes of panic as people fled their houses when the quake struck.

Architect Suryanto Soekarno said a construction site where he and his employees were working was rocked by the tremor.

"It was a really hard shock," he said.

"Filing cabinets fell over and my employees ran away to save themselves. Some were injured but thank God only with minor wounds."

'No need to panic'

Initial reports said the quake struck offshore, but later analysis found it hit onshore, raising the potential for damage, according to Indonesia's national disaster mitigation agency.

Local BMKG head Oral Sem Wilar called for calm.

"People were panicking and started to evacuate in some places, but we are trying to tell them there's no need to panic because there's no tsunami threat," he told AFP.

The Southeast Asian archipelago is one of the most disaster-prone nations on Earth. It experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plates collide.

In August, five people died and several were injured after a powerful undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia's heavily populated Java island.

Last year, a 7.5-magnitude quake and a subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi island left more than 4,300 people dead or missing.

The force of the impact saw entire neighbourhoods levelled by liquefaction -a process where the ground starts behaving like a liquid and swallows up the earth like quicksand.

Nearly 60,000 people are still living in makeshift accommodation nearly a year after the double disaster, the Red Cross said this week.

In 2004, a devastating 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra and triggered a tsunami that killed 220,000 throughout the region, including around 170,000 in Indonesia.

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured Thursday in a strong earthquake that rocked Indonesia's remote Maluku islands, triggering landslides that buried at least one of the victims, the disaster agency said.

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured Thursday in a strong earthquake that rocked Indonesia's remote Maluku islands, triggering landslides that buried at least one of the victims, the disaster agency said. Terrified residents ran into the streets as buildings fell in around them when the 6.5-magnitude quake hit in the morning. "At least 100 people were injured and more than 2,000 evacuated," said national disaster mitigation spokesman Agus Wibowo who gave the latest death toll in statement. Among those killed was an infant, he said. Earlier, local disaster agency officials said some victims had been killed by falling debris while one person was buried in a landslide. Another victim died of a heart attack as the tremor hit, while one woman died after falling off her motorbike while fleeing to higher ground, officials said. Residents of Ambon, a city of about 400,000 people, were seen helping injured residents in blood-stained clothes, while images showed wrecked homes with collapsed walls and rubble-strewn on the ground. Some patients fled a local hospital as the quake hit, prompting officials to set up makeshift shelters outside the building, an official said. "The impact was felt across Ambon city and surrounding areas," said Rahmat Triyono, head of the earthquake and tsunami division at Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG). "Many people were woken up by the shaking it felt like a truck was passing by." The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 37 kilometres (23 miles) northeast of Ambon in Maluku province at a depth of 29 kilometres. The area was hit by at least two dozen aftershocks including one that measured 5.6 magnitude, Triyono said. An AFP reporter in Ambon described scenes of panic as people fled their houses when the quake struck. Architect Suryanto Soekarno said a construction site where he and his employees were working was rocked by the tremor. "It was a really hard shock," he said. "Filing cabinets fell over and my employees ran away to save themselves. Some were injured but thank God only with minor wounds." 'No need to panic' Initial reports said the quake struck offshore, but later analysis found it hit onshore, raising the potential for damage, according to Indonesia's national disaster mitigation agency. Local BMKG head Oral Sem Wilar called for calm. "People were panicking and started to evacuate in some places, but we are trying to tell them there's no need to panic because there's no tsunami threat," he told AFP. The Southeast Asian archipelago is one of the most disaster-prone nations on Earth. It experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plates collide. In August, five people died and several were injured after a powerful undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia's heavily populated Java island. Last year, a 7.5-magnitude quake and a subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi island left more than 4,300 people dead or missing. The force of the impact saw entire neighbourhoods levelled by liquefaction -a process where the ground starts behaving like a liquid and swallows up the earth like quicksand. Nearly 60,000 people are still living in makeshift accommodation nearly a year after the double disaster, the Red Cross said this week. In 2004, a devastating 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra and triggered a tsunami that killed 220,000 throughout the region, including around 170,000 in Indonesia.

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Earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts Indonesia’s eastern province Maluku

Infant among at least 20 killed in Indonesian quake: Officials