6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Halmahera, Indonesia

On Friday, July 3, 2026, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred in the Halmahera region of Indonesia. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the tremor took place at an focal depth of 127 kilometers. Coordinates provided by the Malaysian Meteorological Department placed the epicenter at 1.8° North and 127.4° East, approximately 116 kilometers north of Ternate. The event was recorded during the morning hours. As of the latest reports, there are no casualties or property damage documented. Furthermore, the Malaysian Meteorological Department confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia. The situation is being monitored by relevant geological agencies.