Strong quake shakes Indonesian islands of Moluccas

Strong quake shakes Indonesian islands of Moluccas

PanARMENIAN.Net - A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Indonesian islands of the Moluccas on Tuesday, Dec 11, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake, centered 118 km (73 miles) west of Ternate in the Moluccas, struck at a depth of 33 km at 0618 GMT (1.18 am EST), the USGS said in a preliminary report. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, according to Reuters.

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