The Indonesian island of Java experienced a magnitude 6.4 earthquake on Friday evening, as confirmed by the country’s geophysics agency (BMKG). Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of casualties, and no tsunami warning was issued in response to the seismic activity.
BMKG stated that the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 25 km (15 miles), was felt in various cities across the Yogyakarta region, as well as in east and central Java, the country’s most densely populated island.
Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for Indonesia’s disaster agency, mentioned that assessments are underway to evaluate any damage to residential structures in the city of Yogyakarta, as well as in the Gunung Kidul and Kebumen districts.
Situated in Southeast Asia, Indonesia lies within the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” an extremely active seismic zone where tectonic plates converge, giving rise to numerous earthquakes and volcanic activities.
