6.3 magnitude earthquake in Papua, Indonesia

Jakarta, June 20 (HS): 6.3 magnitude earthquake tremors were felt on Thursday in Papua of, East Indonesia. American Geological Agency said that no warnings were issued about the tsunami during this period.

According to the Geological Survey, an earthquake occurred at 12.44 minutes at the local time around 250 kilometers west of Abepura town in Papua province. It was 12 kilometers below the ground. A slight shock was felt in Abepura .

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