Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Update: 1/10/23

 


An update on yesterday's powerful earthquake: 2 school buildings and 15 houses were damaged in the Tanimbar Islands, with one of the homes being heavily damaged and 3 others moderately damaged. Only one injured student was reported. "Local residents felt strong tremors for 3-5 seconds. There was panic when the quake shook so that residents left their houses," Abdul Muhari, said in a statement, citing the local agency. The earthquake again, was located in the Banda Sea. Regions closest to the epicenter were the Tanimbar Islands in the Maluku Province which has a population of about 127,000. The earthquake was felt in several regions, including Papua and East Nusa Tenggara Provinces, as well as northern Australia. It may not be over yet. There still could be more significant earthquake activity going on in the world this week. Other places to watch next might include: Indonesia(same area as well as Java), Myanmar, Afghanistan, Tajikistan region, the Aegean Sea region, Vanuatu, and the Santa Cruz Islands.

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