Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia: USGS
- Posted on July 3, 2026
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia: USGS
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia on Friday, originating 120 kilometers deep, approximately 58 kilometers west of Tobelo. While no immediate casualties or damage were reported, residents like Umar Abbas in Ternate experienced a moment of panic, recalling past seismic events. Authorities confirmed no tsunami threat, a common concern for the region situated on the seismically active "Ring of Fire."
