According to the country’s geophysics agency in a statement on social media platform X, it confirmed that the quake occurred at a depth of 81 km (50 miles) and posed no tsunami threat.
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit off the coast of Indonesia’s North Maluku on Wednesday.
According to the country’s geophysics agency in a statement on social media platform X, it confirmed that the quake occurred at a depth of 81 km (50 miles) and posed no tsunami threat.
There were no immediate reports of damage following the earthquake. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency has yet to respond to requests for comment regarding the impact.
Indonesia is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for high seismic activity due to the movement of tectonic plates.
This zone frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, making it one of the most geologically active areas in the world.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation for any possible aftershocks or delayed impact assessments.