10 Nov 2024 | 11:10 PM UTC
Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs near Watubela Archipelago at around 07:35 Nov. 11
Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs near Watubela Archipelago, Indonesia, at 07:35 Nov. 11. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred near Indonesia's Watubela Archipelago at around 07:35 Nov. 11. The epicenter was about 107 km (66 miles) northwest of Tual, Indonesia. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in parts of Maluku and West Papua provinces. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible where shaking occurred.
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
