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Indonesia: Powerful 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake

Published January 10, 2026, 18:08
Indonesia: Powerful 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck off the coast of the Talaud Islands in Indonesia. According to the German Center for Geosciences Research (GFZ), the earthquake's focal depth was 77 kilometers. There is currently no information on injuries or damage, however authorities are on alert for potential aftershocks and a tsunami.