Earthquake 6.2 Richter in Indonesia

Indonesia's geological and meteorological agency said that at 8.42 am this morning of November 16, the earthquake in mainland Papua province was extremely crowded.

Indonesia's geological and meteorological agency said that at 8.42 am this morning of November 16, the earthquake in mainland Papua province was extremely crowded.

Picture 1 of Earthquake 6.2 Richter in Indonesia

Indonesia has seen many earthquakes causing landslides in the mountains - (Photo: USA Today)

The epicenter of 57 km, 34 km southwest of the mountainous city of Oksibil in the Papua region. The earthquake shook the house, the residents of Oksibil panicked, and ran out of the house.

'We all ran,' said a woman named Desy. 'This is the strongest match I've ever seen here'.

However, Indonesian officials have said no significant damage has been recorded and there is no tsunami warning.

Yesterday November 15, at 6:43, there was also a 5.8-magnitude earthquake in the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. On November 14, a 6.6-magnitude offshore battle rocked homes in Maluku province in eastern Indonesia.

Indonesia is located on the Pacific fire belt and witnesses many earthquake disasters. The terrible battle in 2004 caused tsunamis that claimed the lives of 230,000 people.

Update 16 December 2018
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