Hey everyone! 📣
Did you hear about the earthquake that happened near Indonesia? A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook the area 165 kilometers west of Gorontalo, Indonesia, on Saturday at 12:51 PM GMT.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was deep underground, at a depth of 108.4 kilometers. The exact location was at 0.50 degrees north latitude and 121.58 degrees east longitude.
You might be wondering, what does a magnitude 6.0 earthquake mean? 🤔 Well, earthquakes are measured on a scale called the Richter scale. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake is considered strong and can cause damage to buildings and structures, especially if it’s close to the surface.
Luckily, since this earthquake was deep underground, the shaking might not have been as strong on the surface. 🌟
Remember, earthquakes are natural events where the Earth’s plates move suddenly. Scientists study them to help keep people safe!
Stay curious and keep learning! 🌠
Reference(s):
M6.0 earthquake hits 165 km west of Gorontalo, Indonesia: USGS
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