Tsunami Warning Issued After Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia

A tsunami warning was issued on Monday after a powerful 7.7 magnitude struck the Tanimbar region in Indonesia, Reuters reported.

According to preliminary reports, the earthquake struck 60 miles below the earth’s surface.

A tsunami warning was issued for local islands.

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.6 – Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia https://t.co/kRNGOMDcBV

— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) January 9, 2023

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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Kepulauan Tanimbar, Indonesia at 11:47 AM Central. NO TSUNAMI THREAT AT THIS TIME. pic.twitter.com/nJaB9JEEpg

— Caitlin Harvey (@CaitlinHarveyWX) January 9, 2023

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