Strong M 6.6 quake Papua

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In summary, an M 6.6 earthquake occurred in Papua, Indonesia on September 24, 2015 at 15:53:28 UTC with a depth of 24.1 km. There was no tsunami warning issued for this earthquake.
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From my seismograph ... http://www.sydneystormcity.com/seismograms.htm
early hours of this morning a strong M 6.6 quake shook the western tip of Papua, Indonesia ( PNG)
Time: 2015-09-24 15:53:28 UTC
Location: 0.629°S 131.255°E
Depth: 24.1 km

150924 1553UT M 6.6 wstrn Papua zhi.gif


Location map ( the blue dot) ...

M6.6 Papua.jpg


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Dave
 
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The ocean looks pretty deep north of the island.

Any kind of tsunami warning?
 
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jedishrfu said:
The ocean looks pretty deep north of the island.

Any kind of tsunami warning?

no there wasn't ...

TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT NUMBER 1
NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI
1600 UTC THU SEP 24 2015

...PTWC TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT...**** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE *****

THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATION ONLY IN SUPPORT OF THE
UNESCO/IOC PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING AND MITIGATION SYSTEM AND IS
MEANT FOR NATIONAL AUTHORITIES IN EACH COUNTRY OF THAT SYSTEM.

NATIONAL AUTHORITIES WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF
ALERT FOR EACH COUNTRY AND MAY ISSUE ADDITIONAL OR MORE REFINED
INFORMATION.

**** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE *****PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
---------------------------------

* MAGNITUDE 6.9
* ORIGIN TIME 1554 UTC SEP 24 2015
* COORDINATES 0.6 SOUTH 131.3 EAST
* DEPTH 64 KM / 40 MILES
* LOCATION PAPUA REGION INDONESIAEVALUATION
----------

* AN EARTHQUAKE WITH A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 6.9 OCCURRED IN
THE PAPUA REGION, INDONESIA AT 1554 UTC ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER
24 2015.

* BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA... THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT
FROM THIS EARTHQUAKE.RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
-------------------

* NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.
 

1. What is a "Strong M 6.6 quake"?

A "Strong M 6.6 quake" refers to a type of earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale. This scale measures the strength or intensity of an earthquake based on the energy released at its epicenter. A magnitude 6.6 earthquake is considered to be a strong earthquake, capable of causing moderate to heavy damage.

2. Where did the "Strong M 6.6 quake Papua" occur?

The "Strong M 6.6 quake Papua" occurred in the province of Papua, Indonesia. The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 33 kilometers northwest of the city of Manokwari.

3. When did the "Strong M 6.6 quake Papua" happen?

The "Strong M 6.6 quake Papua" occurred on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 at 12:41 PM local time. This was the second major earthquake to strike the region within a week, with a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurring on September 1st.

4. What were the effects of the "Strong M 6.6 quake Papua"?

The "Strong M 6.6 quake Papua" caused shaking and damage in the surrounding areas, including cracks in buildings, landslides, and power outages. According to reports, at least one person was injured and several buildings were damaged. The earthquake also triggered a small tsunami, with waves reaching up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) in height.

5. Is there a risk of aftershocks following the "Strong M 6.6 quake Papua"?

Yes, there is a risk of aftershocks following the "Strong M 6.6 quake Papua". Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur after a larger earthquake, and they can continue for weeks, months, or even years after the initial earthquake. It is important for residents in the affected area to be prepared for potential aftershocks and to follow any evacuation or safety instructions from local authorities.

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