Indonesia Earthquake: Mighty 6.6 Sizes Trembling Hikes holiday spot loved by British | World | News

An earthquake of 6.6 size, according to local meteorology, climatology and geophysical Agency (BMKG), hit Indonesia on April 22nd. The agency reported the quake around 10:17 p.m. local time and found that there was no danger of a tsunami. It hit 95 km northeast of Melonguane – a city and a district in the Talaud Islands Regency in the province of North Sulawesi.

BMKG said: “A earthquake has occurred with size: 6.6 SR, 95 km Northeast-Kep-Talaud-Sulut, 22-APR-25 10:17:17 UTC, no tsunami threat (this event was checked by a seismologist.)” The United States Geological Survey (USGS). Banjar, West Java.

There were no direct reports on victims or damage to buildings by an earthquake.

However, BMKG warned of possible aftersholder after the tremor of the Talaud Islands.

Elsewhere in Indonesia, the USGS reported today about an earthquake of 4.7 size of 60 km east of Modisi – a city in South Bolaang Mongondow Regency, province of North Sulawesi.

In the survey, a quake of 4.5 sizes of 153 km in the west south vest of Fakfak – a reign of the Indonesian province of West Papua – was also registered.

None of the earthquakes around the islands have caused victims or damage, and there were no reports on aftershocks or tsunamis.

Indonesia experiences thousands of earthquakes every year, especially because of its location on the Pacific fire ring.

While most are slightly, some are considerable and can cause damage and victims. According to Mercy Corps, earthquakes with a size of 5.0 or lower occur.

Indonesia is a goal that British tourists loved and choose 335,000 for their holidays in 2023 alone.