Strong M6.1 EARTHQUAKE hits Molucca Sea, near Ternate, Indonesia. June 3
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Molucca Sea near Indonesia
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck in the Molucca Sea in Indonesia on Thursday. An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Indonesia’s Molucca Sea on Thursday. (Representative Image | PTI) An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck in the Molucca Sea about … Read More
At least 96 killed, nearly 70,000 displaced as quake, floods hit Indonesia
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The quakes have forced about 28,000 people to take shelter in 25 evacuation centres in the city of Mamuju.PHOTO: AFP JAKARTA (XINHUA, AFP) – The death toll from a strong earthquake and floods in the central parts of Indonesia has … Read More
China is leading a 15-nation pact that would create the world’s biggest trade deal. The US isn’t in it.
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Joern Pollex/Getty Images Global trade is marching on with or without the US. Next year, the world’s biggest free trade deal could be signed. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would be made up of 15 countries. The US and … Read More
A 6.9 quake hits Banda Sea region
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The quake did not trigger a tsunami. No damages or casualties have been reported so far. On Wednesday, two other major quakes hit Sumatra. In 2004, a tsunami triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake killed 220,000 people in the Indian … Read More
7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
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A 7.1-magnitude quake struck the area near Ternate city of North Maluku province of Indonesia early November 15. Jakarta (VNA) – A 7.1-magnitude quake struck the area near Ternate city of North Maluku province of Indonesia early November 15. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported … Read More
Indonesian forest fires surge, intense smoke floats over neighbours Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia
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“The number of “hotspots” has jumped sharply in Indonesia on Wednesday, according to the Singapore-based ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre.” Intense forest fires continue to rage across the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan in recent weeks. More than 930,000 hectares … Read More
Deadly earthquake hits off Indonesia’s Java island
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Jakarta: A strong earthquake that hit off Java island killed four people and damaged more than 200 houses, swaying buildings as far away as Indonesia’s capital, officials said on Saturday. The US Geological Survey said Friday night’s magnitude 6.8 quake was … Read More
6.8 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia coast prompts tsunami warnings
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About 310,000 people were within a 62-mile radius of the earthquake’s center. A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on April 12, 2009. USGS A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Friday, prompting … Read More