M7.3 Earthquake 144km NNW of Kota Ternate, Indonesia

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The discussion centers around a significant seismic event, specifically an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of M 7.3 occurring near Kota Ternate, Indonesia. Participants share updates, details about the earthquake, and related seismic activity in the region, including aftershocks.

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  • One participant reports a preliminary magnitude of M 7.3 for an earthquake occurring 144km NNW of Kota Ternate, Indonesia, providing specific details about the time, location, and depth.
  • Another participant shares a news article related to the earthquake, indicating a tsunami warning was issued.
  • A subsequent update mentions a revised magnitude of M 7.1 for a different but nearby seismic event, including its time, location, and depth.
  • Further contributions note ongoing seismic activity in the area, highlighting multiple aftershocks, including two significant ones above magnitude 6, with specific details on their magnitudes, dates, and times.

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Participants provide various updates and information regarding the seismic events, but there is no consensus on the implications or potential outcomes of these earthquakes. The discussion remains open with multiple viewpoints on the ongoing seismic activity.

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Details about the specific impacts of the earthquakes, such as damage or human effects, are not discussed. The discussion is limited to the reporting of seismic data and updates.

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OK update and images :)

M 7.1 - 156km NW of Kota Ternate, Indonesia

Time: 2014-11-15 02:31:40 UTC
Location: 1.928°N 126.547°E
Depth: 35.0km

141115 0231UT M 7.1 Ternate reg zhi1.gif


141115 M7.1 Molucca Sea.JPG
cheers
Dave
 
This area has continued with its activity over the last two weeks
apart from the many aftershocks in the M 5.0 - 5.9 range, there has been 2 M 6+ aftershocks

firstly a M 6.5 a week ago ...
21 Nov 2014, 1010UT

141121 1010UT M 6.5 ashk Molucca Sea zhi1.gif
and then in the early hours of this morning ( my local time) an M 6.8
26 Nov. 2014, 1433UT

141126 1433UT M 6.8 ashk Molucca Sea zhi2.gif
cheers
Dave
 
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