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Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
An earthquake today struck Kepulaun Kai, Indonesia. The preliminary magnitude was 5.6, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 07:45:21 PM at epicenter
Location: 5.163°S, 133.574°E
Depth: 9.9 km (6.2 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
98 km (60 miles) NW of Dobo, Kepulauan Aru, Indonesia
340 km (211 miles) WSW of Enarotali, Papua, Indonesia
396 km (246 miles) NE of Saumlaki, Kepulauan Tanimbar, Indonesia
862 km (535 miles) NNE of DARWIN, Northern Territory, Australia
This page will be updated if the event proves significant.
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