(MENAFN) A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia’s East Java province on Tuesday, injuring three individuals and causing significant damage to homes and religious sites, the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) reported Wednesday.

The US Geological Survey initially recorded the quake as a 6.0 magnitude event, with a shallow depth of 13.9 kilometers (8.6 miles).

The earthquake occurred 32 kilometers (19.8 miles) from Kalianget in Sumenep Regency, prompting swift emergency response efforts. According to BNPB spokesperson Abdul Muhari, authorities continue to collect information and conduct ongoing emergency operations.

Preliminary damage assessments revealed that approximately 30 structures, including residential buildings, four places of worship, and a health facility, suffered damage. The quake also caused a power outage in the Gayam district, where restoration teams are actively working to resume electricity.

Indonesia sits on the volatile Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region prone to frequent seismic disturbances and home to more than 120 active volcanoes, underscoring the ongoing risk of natural disasters in the area.

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