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5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia coast

Feb 20, 2025

Jakarta [Indonesia], February 20: An earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude on the Richter scale struck off the coasts of Indonesia on Wednesday.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the quake occurred 148 km southwest of the city of Fakfak, at a depth of 10 km.
There have been no reports of causalities or material damage.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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