USGS: 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia: USGS

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the sea north of the main Indonesian island of Java, the US Geological Survey said Friday, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The Indonesian Geological Survey said that the strong earthquake occurred at 4:55 pm local time (0955 GMT), while the Indonesian Geological Agency ruled out the occurrence of a tsunami after discovering that the epicenter was at a depth of 594 kilometers (370 miles).

Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific Basin.

Friday’s earthquake struck approximately 160 km northwest of Surabaya, the country’s second most populous city with more than two million residents.

The quake was felt over much of the island of Java and as far away as Bali.

“In Surabaya, we could hardly feel it, but some lamps were swaying,” an AFP reporter at the scene said, adding that he felt a tremor “for some time.”

In November, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit the West Java province on the same island, killing 602 people. Most of the earthquake victims died when buildings collapsed or in landslides caused by the quake.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the island of Sumatra in Indonesia on April 3, shaking homes of terrified residents but causing no injuries or damage.

Earthquake survival: do’s and don’ts to keep yourself safe

India is highly vulnerable to seismic hazards due to its increasing population and extensive unscientific construction works. More than 59% of the country’s land area is threatened by moderate to severe seismic hazards. To stay prepared and safe, follow these do’s and don’ts. Also, watch this video to learn how to make an emergency survival kit.

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