6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia


File picture of damage during an earthquake in Ambon, Indonesia's Maluku islands on Sept 27, 2019. - Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana

JAKARTA (AFP): A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's remote Maluku islands Thursday (June 3), the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

The strong quake hit at a relatively shallow depth of 31km (20 miles), about 127 kilometres southwest of the city of Ternate.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Indonesia , Maluku , earthquake

Next In AseanPlus

Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a Korean bank
Philippines' Tropical Storm Basyang' death toll rises to 12, affected families now 132,000
Trump’s South America threats fizzle as China’s trade surges, powered by Peru port
Heavy snow grounds flights at Jeju Airport, South Korea stranding about 11,000 passengers
China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love commercialisation debate
Former Thai PM Paetongtarn casts ballot, to watch Pheu Thai results Sunday (Feb 8) evening
Fatal accident in Singapore's Chinatown: Driver arrested after six-year-old girl died
Knife-wielding man chases uni student at Melaka mall
RM100 Sara aid starts tomorrow: This time we will be ready, says Fahmi
Lumpini Dog Park opens in Bangkok to mark Japanese chamber’s 70th anniversary

Others Also Read