M 4.9 earthquake near 258 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 258 kilometers west-southwest of Tual, a city in Indonesia. While moderate in strength, earthquakes in this region are monitored because Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area where tectonic activity is common and can sometimes pose risks to nearby communities.
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