Indonesia: 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Irian Jaya area

Indonesia: An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck Indonesia’s Irian Jaya late Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology reported.

According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at 22:46:28 IST at a depth of 77 km. Meanwhile, the epicentre of the quake was found to be at Latitude: -3.11 and Longitude: 139.28, respectively.

6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia’s Irian Jaya area

Taking it to X, the NCS state, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.2, Occurred on 30-12-2023, 22:46:28 IST, Lat: -3.11 & Long: 139.28, Depth: 77 km, Location: Irian Jaya, Indonesia.”

Earthquake of Magnitude:6.2, Occurred on 30-12-2023, 22:46:28 IST, Lat: -3.11 & Long: 139.28, Depth: 77 Km ,Location: Irian Jaya, Indonesia for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/YBKHmNQNqq @KirenRijiju @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/lDh5Tnqf3d

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 30, 2023

Notably, Irian Jaya is a region in Indonesia that was previously known as West Irian and West Papua.

However, no casualties or damage have been reported so far.

More details are still awaited.

Is Indonesia prone to earthquakes?

Indonesia, nestled within the fiery "Ring of Fire," is a 40,000 km horseshoe of active volcanoes and seismic faults, that stands vulnerable to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.

This ever-present threat underlines the reality for the nation's 270 million people, living alongside nature's volatile forces.