"BBMKG Alerts Papua Residents: Tsunami Risk After 7.6 Magnitude Quake"

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Papua (province), Indonesia, prompting a tsunami warning for residents, particularly in Supiori District, with waves expected shortly thereafter.

The Regional Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BBMKG) issued a tsunami alert following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Papua (province) on October 10.
Herlambang Hudha, head of the Jayapura Geophysical Station, indicated tsunami waves could reach northern Papua, including Supiori District, around 12:26 p.m. Eastern Indonesia Time (WIT).
The earthquakes epicenter was located in the ocean, raising immediate concerns for coastal areas in Papua (province) and nearby regions, including North Sulawesi.

Why It Matters

This event underscores the seismic risks faced by Indonesia, a region prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, highlighting the importance of effective tsunami warning systems to protect vulnerable communities.