Moderate 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Seram, Indonesia; No Tsunami Threat to

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale struck Seram, Indonesia, at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, with no tsunami threat to Malaysia.

The quake occurred in the Maluku province region of eastern Indonesia.

Indonesian authorities reported no immediate casualties or significant damage from the seismic event.

Malaysia's Meteorological Department confirmed the earthquake posed no risk of a tsunami affecting Malaysian coastal areas.

The department stated, "Our monitoring systems detected the tremor, but it does not generate a tsunami threat to our shores."

Earthquakes are common in Indonesia due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

This region experiences frequent seismic activity from tectonic plate movements.

Previous earthquakes in Seram have caused minor damage but no major disasters in recent years.

Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert for aftershocks.

For updates, refer to official channels from Indonesian and Malaysian meteorological agencies.