5.9 Earthquake - 113 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the Maluku Sea near Pulau Mayu island,

Indonesia, at 01:05 GMT. The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD