Tsunami alert in Indonesia? Massive Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hits Indonesia, authorities on alert

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck Indonesia’s Papua province on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

New Delhi: Indonesia’s Papua province experienced a 6.7-magnitude earthquake on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No tsunami warning was issued following the tremor, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

According to the initial report, the quake occurred at a depth of 70 km with its epicenter located about 200 km from the city of Abepura, which has a population of over 62,000.

No #tsunami threat to Australia from magnitude 6.5 #earthquake near WEST PAPUA, INDONESIA. Latest advice at https://t.co/Tynv3ZQpEq. pic.twitter.com/qedYiiCvjh

— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) October 16, 2025