A seismic event registering a magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter scale occurred in the Talaud Islands, Indonesia, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on Tuesday. The NCS indicated that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property in the affected region.
The earthquake’s epicenter was identified at Latitude: 4.75 and Longitude: 126.38, with a depth of 80 km, according to the NCS. The event took place on January 9, 2024, at 02:18:47 IST.
The NCS conveyed this information with the details, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.7, Occurred on 09-01-2024, Lat: 4.75 & Long: 126.38, Depth: 80 Km, Location: Talaud Islands, Indonesia.”
This incident follows a significant earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale that struck Japan on New Year’s Day, resulting in substantial loss of life and property damage. The recent quake in Japan claimed at least 100 lives, and over 200 people are still reported missing, marking it as the deadliest earthquake in the country in nearly eight years.