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7.1-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

Anadolu Agency WORLD
Published June 04,2020
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Motorcyclists pass a damaged section of a road following an earthquake in Meuredu, Pidie Jaya, in the northern province of Aceh, Indonesia December 7, 2016 in this photo taken by Antara Foto (REUTERS Photo)
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's North Maluku province on Thursday, the country's meteorological agency said.

The epicenter of the quake was around 89 kilometers (55 miles) northwest of Daruba village, at a depth of 120 kilometers (74 miles), according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency.

The agency has not issued a tsunami alert after the quake.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.