Major Quake Strikes Papua, Indonesia: No Tsunami Alert Issued

Indonesia’s Papua region experienced a significant seismic event today as a 6.7 magnitude earthquake registered. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the incident, detailing the quake’s depth at 70 kilometers. Initial assessments indicate the earthquake’s origin point was roughly 200 kilometers away from Abepura. Crucially, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has stated that no tsunami warning is in effect, easing fears of a potential marine disaster. The tremor’s geographical markers were placed at 2.31 degrees south and 138.86 degrees east longitude. Residents felt the strong tremors, but immediate reports suggest no significant damage or casualties due to the quake’s location.