On Monday, a significant earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale rocked Indonesia’s North Maluku province, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
The Indonesian geological agency also reported the earthquake, pegging its magnitude slightly lower at 5.9. Thankfully, they stated that there was no immediate threat of a tsunami following the quake.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) northeast of Jailolo city in North Maluku. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 168 kilometers (104 miles), according to the agency’s data.
Fortunately, as of now, there have been no immediate reports of damages or casualties resulting from this earthquake.
It’s important to note that Indonesia is situated in an extremely seismically active region known as the “Pacific Ring of Fire.” This region is characterized by a high level of tectonic plate activity, making it prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Indonesia, being a part of this geological hot spot, frequently experiences seismic events of varying magnitudes.