A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Bitung on Thursday around midnight, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which hit the area at 15:34 UTC (00:34 local time), was centered about 135 km east of Bitung. It occurred at a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Six tremors of magnitude 5.5 or higher have been registered in the region in the past week. The strongest, a 7.4 magnitude quake, slammed the same region on Apr. 2.

Last week’s five largest nearby quakes:

• 7.4, east-southeast of Bitung on April 1
• 6.2, west-northwest of Ternate on April 2
• 5.9, west-northwest of Ternate on April 2
• 5.8, west-northwest of Ternate on April 2
• 5.7, west-northwest of Ternate on April 2

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey