Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 hits off Indonesia’s Java island: USGS

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Indonesia’s Java island. The quake hit around 11:49 pm local time, with the epicentre located approximately 156 kilometres to the east of Surabaya, the country’s second largest city. Indonesia, known for its seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ experiences frequent earthquakes. The recent quake raised concerns about potential damage and casualties in the region. Emergency response teams were on alert following the seismic event.