A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Yahukimo, Indonesia, on Friday, according to the country's meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency BMKG.
The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Fortunately, BMKG has confirmed that there is no tsunami warning for the affected regions.
Residents in the vicinity were urged to stay alert and follow safety protocols in the event of aftershocks. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to ensure public safety.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
