6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia

sulawesi, indonesia - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Sulawesi island in Indonesia with aftershocks ongoing. No reports of casualties.

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Indonesia

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 hit the northern part of Sulawesi island in Indonesia. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers at 06:55 local time. The Indonesia Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) did not issue a tsunami warning following the earthquake. Initial reports from local media indicate no casualties or injuries have been reported yet, while aftershocks continue in the region. Indonesia, with 130 active volcanoes, is located within the Pacific Ring of Fire and is known as one of the most seismically active countries in the world.