5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tanimbar Islands, Maluku

JAKARTA - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 rocked the Tanimbar Islands Regency, Maluku, on Wednesday, December 18, at around 04.41 WIB. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the epicenter was at a depth of 170 kilometers.

The location of the earthquake was located 164 kilometers northwest of Tanimbar, precisely at coordinates 6.85 degrees south latitude and 130.34 degrees east longitude.

The earthquake was felt with an intensity of III MMI scale in Saumlaki, which means the vibration was clearly felt inside the house as if a truck was passing by.

"Be careful of possible aftershocks," wrote BMKG through its official website.

Until now, there have been no reports of the impact of damage or casualties due to the earthquake that hit the Tanimbar Islands area. The public is advised to remain vigilant and follow the development of information from the authorities.