M5.8 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia

A strong 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake hit the Molucca Sea between North Sulawesi and North Maluku provinces at a depth of about 48 kilometers, with the epicenter located roughly 116 kilometers east of Bitung.

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency also recorded the quake at a preliminary magnitude of 5.8.

No immediate reports of casualties or major damage were issued following the earthquake.

Indonesia is located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” one of the world’s most active seismic and volcanic zones.