Indonesia: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs in Molucca Sea

A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred in the Molucca Sea on April 13, Report informs via Crisis24.

The epicenter was about 177 km west-northwest of Ternate, Indonesia's North Maluku Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 39 km, and light shaking was probably felt in parts of North Maluku and North Sulawesi provinces.

There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties; however, significant damage is unlikely. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.