Earthquake Hits Indonesia Reaching Papua New Guinea

By smith.j on September 29, 2015

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Abepura, Indonesia at 23:20 UTC. The tremor reached 1078 km to Papua New Guinea, which has experienced several tremors already.
Both Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are on “Green Alert,” this means people are unlikely to have been injured and there was little to no damage. This area is prone to earthquakes because they are on the boundary of the Australia-Pacific plate, which experiences a great deal of seismic activity. However, the many tremors that have impacted Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have caused landslides and other secondary hazards. This can cause not only loss of lives but a loss in the economy of these countries.
Due to the certainty of seismic activity, both countries must ensure the structure of their buildings by reinforcements that can resist the shaking from earthquakes. The reinforced buildings are able to withstand earthquakes, contribute to public safety, and the economy.

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7 Days, Magnitude 2.5+

14 earthquakes in map area

1. M 4.6 - 81km N of Dobo, Indonesia  2015-10-02 01:58:18 UTC 29.3 km

2. M 5.4 - 42km W of Abepura, Indonesia 2015-09-29 23:20:50 UTC 19.0 km

3. M 5.0 - 63km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia 2015-09-29 17:50:14 UTC 53.9 km

4. M 4.9 - 81km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia  2015-09-29 14:39:13 UTC 100.8 km

5. M 4.7 - 105km WSW of Tual, Indonesia  2015-09-29 14:03:28 UTC 50.2 km

6. M 4.7 - 27km NNW of Tambulatana, Indonesia 2015-09-28 14:55:34 UTC 85.1 km

7. M 4.4 - 91km S of Cikamurang, Indonesia  2015-09-28 14:10:08 UTC 35.0 km

8. M 4.6 - 215km S of Kalapagenep, Indonesia 2015-09-27 07:04:58 UTC 21.1 km

9. M 5.6 - 192km WNW of Saumlaki, Indonesia 2015-09-27 02:56:13 UTC 109.8 km

10. M 4.7 - 73km WSW of Amahusu, Indonesia 2015-09-26 14:28:49 UTC 225.9 km

11. M 4.6 - Kepulauan Barat Daya, Indonesia  2015-09-26 11:31:43 UTC 172.3 km

12. M 4.9 - 24km N of Sorong, Indonesia  

    2015-09-25 21:53:22 UTC 37.4 km

13. M 4.3 - 9km SE of Pundong, Indonesia 

    2015-09-25 13:28:53 UTC 5.1 km

14. M 4.9 - 71km NW of Boroko, Indonesia  

    2015-09-25 08:47:52 UTC 45.8 km

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• M 5.6 - 192km WNW of Saumlaki, Indonesia 2015-09-27 02:56:13 UTC 109.8 km

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Current date and time is: Oct 2, 2015 04:47 UTC

No Tsunami Warnings, Advisories or Watches are in effect

 

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