Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Halmahera, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Halmahera, Indonesia, on Thursday. The quake, reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles).

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Halmahera, Indonesia, on Thursday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), GFZ reported, adding to the series of seismic activities in the region.

Authorities are assessing the impact and determining the need for emergency response.

(With inputs from agencies.)