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M6.4, Eastern Banda Sea, Indonesia
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SUMMARY
The earthquake recorded today in the Eastern Banda Sea, Indonesia, registered a magnitude of 6.4. The event occurred on October 28, 2025, at 14:40:18 UTC, with coordinates 6.694°S latitude and 130.031°E longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 142.0 kilometers, as reported by a seismograph in Sydney, Australia.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of seismic measurement scales, specifically the Richter scale.
- Familiarity with geographic coordinates and their significance in locating seismic events.
- Knowledge of earthquake depth classifications and their implications on impact.
- Basic comprehension of seismology and earthquake monitoring tools.
- Research the impact of deep earthquakes on surface structures and populations.
- Explore the use of seismographs for real-time earthquake monitoring.
- Learn about tectonic plate boundaries in the Banda Sea region.
- Investigate historical earthquake data in Indonesia for patterns and trends.
Seismologists, geologists, disaster response planners, and anyone interested in earthquake monitoring and analysis in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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