On September 11, 2023, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in Borneo, Southeast Asia, with a shallow depth of the focal point, causing damage to buildings and landslides in some areas.
Borneo is located in the Pacific Rim seismic zone and has frequent crust activity. The earthquake occurred in the inland mountainous areas of Borneo, with complex geological structures, increasing the difficulty of rescue.
The local government quickly launched an emergency plan and sent rescue teams to the disaster area. On social media, people spontaneously organize material donations and volunteer activities, demonstrating the spirit of unity and mutual assistance.
Borneo is located at the junction of the Eurasian plate and the India-Australia plate. The plate squeezing effect leads to the accumulation of crust stress, which ultimately triggers an earthquake.
There have been many medium-strength earthquakes in the region in history, but the scale of this earthquake has attracted widespread attention. Scientists are studying its potential impact on surrounding geological structures.
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