In Indonesia, an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale occurred on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. The quake’s epicenter was located about 129 kilometers northeast of the city of Ternate, in the Moluccas Islands. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The Moluccas Islands are located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of high seismic and volcanic activity. This area is caused by the interaction of several tectonic plates. The Indo-Australian Plate is pushing northward into …