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Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Biak region in Indonesia

European Mediterranean Seismological Centre say quake was dept of 5km

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Biak region in Indonesia. Photograph: iStock

Sun Apr 17 2022 - 08:22

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Biak region in Indonesia on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Fatalities are not yet known.

The quake was at a depth of 5 km (3.11 miles), EMSC said. – Reuters

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