An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale struck on Thursday Gorontalo Province, northeastern Indonesia. A statement by the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said that the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 45 km from Boalemo Regency, at a depth of 156 km. There have been no reports of causalities or material damage. Indonesia is regularly exposed to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire where many tectonic plates meet and cause frequent volcanic and seismic activity. Source: Qatar News Agency
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