7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Ternate, Indonesia, Killing One
Key Takeaways
- A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea near Ternate, at 35 km depth.
- At least one person was killed.
- A tsunami warning was issued and subsequently lifted.
Powerful Quake Hits Molucca Sea
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck in the Molucca Sea off Indonesia's Ternate island.
The quake toppled buildings in Bitung, Manado, and Ternate and triggered tsunami warnings.
A 70-year-old woman died after being crushed by building debris in Manado.
Tsunami waves up to 75 centimeters were recorded before warnings were lifted.
Tsunami Warnings Affect Multiple Countries
Tsunami warnings affected Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and other countries.
Waves less than one meter were possible within 1,000 kilometers of the epicenter.
The USGS initially recorded the quake as magnitude 7.8 before revising it.
Search and Rescue Efforts Underway
Indonesia's Disaster Management Agency deployed teams to inspect buildings.
People fled as tremors intensified and schools evacuated children.
The quake is the strongest felt in some areas in at least six years.
One Killed, Damage Reported Across Regions
One confirmed death: a 70-year-old woman in Manado.
At least three injured were hospitalized in Ternate.
The quake struck near the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly active seismic zone.
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