Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M4.4 Earthquake — Banda Sea

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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake Banda Sea at a depth of 143.3 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.4
Depth143.3 km
Coordinates-6.7238, 129.6818
RegionBanda Sea
Tsunami Flag0

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