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Magnitude 6.2 quake hits offshore of Indonesia's North Maluku

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Posted on February 5, 2025

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JAKARTA (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's North Maluku on Wednesday, the geophysics agency said.   The agency on social media platform X said the quake, which

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits Indonesia's North Maluku Coast

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's North Maluku on Wednesday, the geophysics agency said.  

The agency on social media platform X said the quake, which was 81 km (50 miles) deep, had no tsunami potential.

There were no immediate reports of damage. Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Indonesia straddles the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly seismically active zone, where different plates on the Earth's crust meet and create a large number of earthquakes and volcanic activity. 

(Reporting by Stanley Widianto; Editing by Martin Petty)

Key Takeaways

  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off Indonesia's North Maluku.
  • The quake was 81 km deep with no tsunami potential.
  • No immediate reports of damage were received.
  • Indonesia is part of the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
  • The disaster mitigation agency has not yet commented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses a magnitude 6.2 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Indonesia's North Maluku.
Was there a tsunami risk?
No, the geophysics agency stated there was no tsunami potential from this earthquake.
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a seismically active zone where Earth's plates meet, causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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