First published Oct 29, 2026, 8:41:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 8:41:15 PM UTC

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M 5.3 earthquake - 139 km BaratLaut TUAL-MALUKU

M 5.3 earthquake - 139 km BaratLaut TUAL-MALUKU. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

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