Powerful Earthquake Of Magnitude 6 Hits Near Indonesia's Masohi

Masohi: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck near Indonesia's Masohi in Kabupaten Maluku Tengah of Maluku, in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. According to Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), the earthquake occurred at 2:32 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it more likely to be strongly felt by residents in the affected areas.

Reports from multiple seismic monitoring agencies, including the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), also registered the earthquake at magnitude 6. However, experts caution that the epicentre, depth, and magnitude may be revised as seismologists analyze additional data.

Impact On Nearby Cities

While the earthquake was widely felt near the epicentre, it is not expected to have caused significant damage. Light shaking was reported in Masohi (138 km from the epicentre, population: 36,400) and Amahai (145 km away, population: 47,700). Residents in these areas may have experienced minor disturbances such as objects falling from shelves or rattling windows.

Ongoing Monitoring And Updates

Seismologists will continue to analyze data to provide accurate information about the quake's impact. Updates on magnitude, depth, and aftershocks will be provided as new reports emerge. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to share their experiences through earthquake reporting platforms to help experts assess the extent of the tremor's effects.