The earthquake, centered 23 kilometers north of Bula in Seram Bagian Timur, struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the official website of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).
No casualties or injuries were reported.
A magnitude of 5.0 is computed as a moderate earthquake and capable of causing considerable damage.
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Editor: Sri Haryati
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