A 5.2 magnitude quake struck close to Ternate on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 23:54 UTC (08:54 local time), was centered about 128 km west-northwest of Ternate. It occurred at a depth of 35 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later upgraded it to 5.2.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Quakes last week

Last week, three earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been reported in the region. The strongest, a 7.4 magnitude tremor, hit in the same region prior to this quake.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 7.4, west-northwest of Ternate on April 1
• 5.5, west-northwest of Ternate on April 1
• 5.4, east-southeast of Bitung on April 1

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey