Banda Sea earthquake revised to magnitude 6.0 after review
The earthquake struck in eastern Indonesia at a depth of 148 kilometers, according to Tempo.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 11, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ET
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Sep 11, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ETFirst report
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Banda Sea, no tsunami risk reported
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Banda Sea in eastern Indonesia on Friday, September 11, 2026, at approximately 6:56 p.m. local time, Tempo reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 148 kilometers, according to the outlet.
Tempo reported that there is no tsunami risk following the earthquake. The report did not state whether any damage or injuries occurred.
The event is developing and further details have not been established.
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