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**The Hindu Reports: Magnitude-6.1 Earthquake Hits Papua, Indonesia**

**JAKARTA, September 19, 2025, 11:47 AM IST -** A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Papua province early Friday, causing damage to infrastructure in the coastal town of Nabire. The Hindu has learned that while no casualties have been immediately reported, at least two houses and the main bridge in Nabire have collapsed.

According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, a government office, a church, and an airport also sustained minor damage. “Overall, the situation is safe and under control,” assured agency chief Suharyanto in a video message.

Residents fled their homes, seeking higher ground as the quake hit. Telecommunication networks in Nabire and surrounding towns were disrupted. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake was centered 28 kilometers south of Nabire at a depth of 10 kilometers. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency confirmed there was no tsunami threat, as the epicenter was inland.

The town of Nabire is particularly vulnerable, having experienced deadly earthquakes in 2004. The Hindu recalls that the area was struck twice that year, with quakes in February and November causing dozens of deaths and widespread damage.

Indonesia, a vast archipelago of over 280 million people, is situated on major seismic fault lines and is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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