A new landform has emerged off the coast of Maluku, Indonesia, according to Tempo.co. The emergence occurred near Pulau Latalata Island in the North Maluku region.
The area experienced a series of seismic activities, including a moderate 4.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday, Nov 2, and a strong 5.1-magnitude quake on the same day, both centered in the Banda Sea, per VolcanoDiscovery.com.
Meanwhile, residents in Maluku are also facing challenges from rough seas that are affecting fishing livelihoods, as reported by Eco-Business. The region's maritime conditions have been worsening, impacting local communities.