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Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia

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Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia
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A strong earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale struck West Papua, Indonesia, on Tuesday (12/8).

No tsunami warnings have been issued so far.

Indonesia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area with intense seismic activity.

The movement of tectonic plates in the region often causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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