The epicenter of the earthquake which struck at 10.32 p.m. local time was in the sea 121 kilometers of southeast of Kaimana district at a depth of 67 kilometers, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Office in Sorong, West Papua, said.
Viewed from its hypocenter depth, the earthquake was a shallow one caused by plate collision, the office said.
The tremor was felt by almost all residents of Kaimana district.
Translator: Ernes Broning Kakisina, Suhart
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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