Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Halmahera, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Halmahera, Indonesia, on Thursday. The quake, reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles).

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Halmahera, Indonesia, on Thursday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), GFZ reported, adding to the series of seismic activities in the region.

Authorities are assessing the impact and determining the need for emergency response.