A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Wednesday, as reported by the USGS. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with no immediate damage or casualties. Indonesia’s meteorological agency recorded a 6.0 magnitude and stated that there is no tsunami risk. Indonesia frequently experiences earthquakes due to intense seismic activity.
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