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6.1-magnitude quake hits Banda Sea: USGS

Its coordinates at 5.2857° South, 125.5765° East, says agency

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 22 Apr 2023 6:30PM

6.1-magnitude quake hits Banda Sea: USGS — The US Geological Survey says the quake that hit the Banda Sea today had a depth of 44.181km (pic for illustration purposes only). – AFP pic, April 22, 2023

HONG KONG – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Banda Sea around Indonesia at 4.23pm Malaysia time today, the US Geological Survey said, reported Xinhua.

The epicentre, with a depth of 44.181km, was initially determined to be at 5.2857° South and 125.5765° East. – Bernama, April 22, 2023

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