A strong magnitude-6.0 earthquake shook waters west of Gorontalo, Indonesia, early Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit at 12:51 GMT, with tremors felt across the Sulawesi region.
The epicenter was located 165 km (103 miles) west of Gorontalo city at a depth of 108.4 km – deep enough to potentially "shake things up" without major tsunami risks. 🌊 Coordinates placed it at 0.50°N latitude and 121.58°E longitude in the bustling Ring of Fire zone.
🛠️ While Indonesia’s disaster agency hasn’t reported immediate damage, locals are urged to stay alert for aftershocks. The region is no stranger to seismic activity, sitting on the Pacific Plate boundary where tectonic drama unfolds daily.
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