6.1-magnitude quake hits Indonesia

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s North Maluku province early on February 4 (local time), according to the country's Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics.

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 14:10

Hanoi (VNA) – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s North Maluku province early on February 4 (local time), according to the country's Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics.

No tsunami warning was issued following the quake.

The agency said the quake occurred at 4:35am Jakarta time, with its epicentre situated about 86km northeast of Doi Island in North Halmahera regency at a depth of 105km under the seabed.

The agency had first issued the quake’s magnitude at 6.2 before revising it.

Having situated on a vulnerable hit zone called the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia has frequently been stricken by earthquake./.

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