A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Indonesia’s eastern North Maluku province, specifically in the Halmahera region, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG). The quake’s epicenter was located about 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Authorities confirmed that no casualties or property damage have been reported so far. Indonesia, situated along the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its tectonic location. The tremor follows a recent 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Bangladesh that killed at least ten people, with several aftershocks recorded the following day. Experts suggest that the recent seismic activities in the region highlight the ongoing vulnerability of countries located within the Pacific and South Asian seismic belts.