India, May 2 -- The Saturday afternoon earthquake, which registered 5.2 on the Richter scale, struck Tual City, creating anxiety throughout eastern Indonesia. The tremor struck at 3:57 pm local time as authorities monitored the area for aftershocks and damage assessment.

Earthquake Today

The seismic data shows that the earthquake occurred at a distance of 217 kilometers from Tual City. The tremor affected multiple nearby areas, but the first reports indicate there was no major destruction.

Earthquake Today in Indonesia

Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which causes the country to experience frequent seismic activity and erupting volcanoes. The region experiences moderate quakes as a result of ongoing tectonic activity that o...