Massive 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Talaud Islands

• A powerful earthquake, recorded at 6.8 magnitude by GFZ, struck near Indonesia's Talaud Islands.
• Indonesia's BMKG reported a higher intensity of 7.1 magnitude at a shallower depth of 17 km.
• The quake was strongly felt in Manado city and the North Sulawesi region.
• No immediate reports of damages, casualties, or tsunami threat have been issued.
• Indonesia is prone to frequent earthquakes due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Why It Matters: A strong earthquake hit Indonesia, but authorities confirmed no tsunami threat or major damage.