A 5.7 magnitude quake shook near Ternate on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The tremor hit the area at 20:16 UTC (05:16 local time). It occurred at a depth of 35 km with the epicenter approximately 127 km northwest of Ternate.
Did you feel it?
If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.
Impact and estimated losses
The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey