A strong earthquake occurred near the coast of Indonesia

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded near the eastern coast of Indonesia, Zamin.uz reports.

According to data from the United States Geological Survey, there are currently no official reports of casualties or structural damage resulting from the natural disaster. Specialists are monitoring the situation closely.

The tremor occurred at 11:31 local time. The epicenter was located approximately 58 kilometers west of the city of Tobelo, facing North Maluku Province, with a hypocenter depth of 120 kilometers below the Earth's surface.

Although the quake was strong, its depth may have reduced the intensity of surface shaking. Residents of Ternate, located far from the epicenter, also distinctly felt the tremors.

According to local official Umar Abbos, the unexpected shaking caused brief panic among residents. He emphasized that lingering psychological trauma from previous earthquakes made this event particularly frightening for many.

Experts from Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency confirmed that there is no tsunami threat to coastal areas following the event, and therefore no evacuation of coastal populations was required.

Nevertheless, authorities are urging citizens to remain cautious, follow safety precautions, and rely only on official information. Indonesia lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire — a volatile geological zone encircling the Pacific Ocean.

This region stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia to the Pacific Basin. Due to the constant movement of tectonic plates and volcanic activity, earthquakes frequently occur in this area.

This necessitates ongoing preparedness and precautionary measures in the affected countries.