Jakarta: A 6.3-magnitude quake struck off eastern Indonesia today, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
The quake struck at a depth of 92 kilometres, 189 kilometres west-northwest of Saumlaki in the Maluku chain of islands, said the USGS.
Sutiono, an official at Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency who goes by one name, told AFP: "The quake's epicentre was in the sea but there's no potential for a tsunami."
A receptionist at the Galaxy Hotel in Saumlaki, Enik Aryesam, said the tremor lasted around 10 seconds but caused no visible damage.
"It wasn't very strong, so our guests didn't panic," she said.
Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
The quake struck at a depth of 92 kilometres, 189 kilometres west-northwest of Saumlaki in the Maluku chain of islands, said the USGS.
Sutiono, an official at Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency who goes by one name, told AFP: "The quake's epicentre was in the sea but there's no potential for a tsunami."
"It wasn't very strong, so our guests didn't panic," she said.
Advertisement
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
India U17 Coach Happy With Team's Preparation Ahead Of Indonesia Friendlies Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought Crocodile Kills Bathing Woman In Indonesia, Its Belly Cut Open For Body Parts Manipur Chief Minister Slams Tejashwi Yadav Over "Racist" Jab At Himanta Sarma US Millionaire, Who Died By Suicide, Owed $34 Million With $8,000 In Bank On CCTV, Cops Seen Planting Drugs On Man In Mumbai, Suspended After Probe After Land Invasion And Death From Above, A New Enemy In Gaza - Polio Celebrated "Russian Spy" Whale Hvaldimir Found Dead In Norway: Report Israeli Army Announces Death Of Soldier During Ongoing Raid In West Bank Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.