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6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia’s Halmahera Island

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Halmahera Island A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Halmahera Island on Wednesday (Photo via Getty Images)
By Newsroom
Feb 5, 2025 8:14 AM

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Halmahera Island on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, at a depth of 111 kilometers (68.9 miles), was initially determined to be at 1.62 degrees north latitude and 127.21 degrees east longitude.

There were no reports of casualties or damage.

Last Updated:  Feb 5, 2025 8:44 AM