A 6.2-magnitude quake struck the Indonesian island of Timor, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, BMKG. The epicenter lay on land, about 36 km northwest of South Central Timor.
Earlier, on August 30, a 5.0 magnitude tremor was recorded in Indonesia. Its epicenter was offshore, roughly 94 km southwest of the west coast, according to BMKG data.
On August 29, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in Turkey, with fatalities confirmed by the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, EMSC.
On August 18, Turkish seismologist Naji Gerur warned that the nation is entering a period prone to damaging earthquakes. He noted a high likelihood of strong shaking in Istanbul and urged serious research into preparedness measures.
Earlier, on August 9, another prominent Turkish seismologist, Celal Senger, suggested that the consequences of a major earthquake in Istanbul could be catastrophic and demanded attention to risk mitigation.
In a historical note, physicists once explored calculations to determine safer whereabouts during a nuclear detonation, highlighting early efforts to understand exposure and shelter options in extreme events. These discussions share a common thread with current seismic risk awareness, emphasizing protection, preparedness, and informed decision-making for communities at risk. [BMKG, EMSC attributions]”