Earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck near the Indonesian island of Halmahera

On 11 September 2008 an earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck near the Indonesian island of Halmahera, approximately 75 mi/122 km northwest of Ternate city, at 0900 local time (0000 UTC). Local seismologists stated that the epicenter of the earthquake was undersea at a depth of 57 mi/93 km. A localized tsunami warning was issued in relation to the quake but was later lifted. There have been no reports of any damage or disruptions related to the earthquake.