5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia

Jakarta, An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia on Sunday.

According to a statement by the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, the earthquake occurred 15 kilometers from the city of Kupang in the province, and at a depth of 34 kilometers.

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