Seismic Tremors Shake West Papua

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit West Papua, Indonesia, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

A significant 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck the region of West Papua in Indonesia today, according to reports from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.21 miles), indicating a relatively shallow seismic event.

Local authorities are now examining the impact and potential aftershocks that may follow.