JAKARTA, Jan 7 (NNN-ANTARA) – A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2, jolted Gorontalo province, in central Indonesia, earlier today, but with no potential tsunami, said the meteorology and geophysics agency.
The quake struck at 3:59 am Jakarta time today (2059 GMT), with the epicentre at 71 km Bonebelago district and the depth at 131 km under seabed, the agency said.
The intensity of the quake was felt at II to III MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) at Gorontalo city.
The jolts were also felt in Luwuk sub-district of nearby Marowali district of Central Sulawesi province, Baroko subdistrict of South Sulawesi province and Bolangmongondow of North Sulawesi province.
Indonesia has been frequently hit by earthquakes, as it lies in a vulnerable zone called “the Pacific Ring of Fire.”– NNN-ANTARA
