The BMKG said the quake only caused moderate damage despite its magnitude. The depth also kept the earthquake from bringing about a tsunami.
Indonesia experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
(Writer: Dandy Bayu Bramasta | Editors: Inggried Dwi Wedhaswary, Gloria Setyvani Putri)
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