Magnitude 5.7 earthquake shakes part of eastern Indonesia

14/8/2022 18:54

        An undersea earthquake shook part of eastern Indonesia on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of deaths or major damage.
        
        The U.S. Geological Survey said the 5.7-magnitude quake struck about 158 kilometers off Laikit village in North Sulawesi province. It said the quake was centered about 30 kilometers beneath the sea.
        
        The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency, which put the quake at a 5.9 magnitude and 10 kilometers in depth, said the temblor was unlikely to trigger a tsunami.