Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Northern Maluku Sea on Thursday, triggering tsunami waves and causing damage. Indonesia's meteorology agency, BMKG, reported tsunami waves in five locations, with the highest reaching 0.75 meters in North Minahasa. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued for Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, but it was later lifted. One person was killed in the Manado area by falling rubble from a collapsed building. The earthquake occurred in a tectonically active region of the "Pacific Ring of Fire," and approximately 50 aftershocks were monitored.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off the coast of Ternate, Indonesia on Thursday. The quake, initially recorded as 7.8, had an epicenter approximately 120km from Ternate in North Maluku province, at a depth of 35km. A tsunami warning was issued for areas within 1,000 kilometers of the epicenter, including parts of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, and was later lifted. Waves up to 75 centimeters were recorded in North Minahasa. At least one person was killed in Manado, North Sulawesi province, due to a collapsed building. Local authorities urged citizens in affected cities to prepare for potential evacuations.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea region of Indonesia early Thursday local time, prompting a tsunami alert. The quake's epicenter was located 127km west-northwest of Ternate, Indonesia, at a depth of 35km. The US tsunami warning system indicated possible tsunami waves within 1,000km of the epicenter, potentially affecting the coasts of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, with some areas of Indonesia possibly seeing waves of 0.3 to 1 meter above tide level. While some shaking was reported in Manado, North Sulawesi, no significant damage was immediately apparent. Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire."

A magnitude 7.4 undersea earthquake struck northern Indonesia on Thursday, toppling buildings and triggering a small tsunami. The quake, centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 35 kilometers, caused residents to flee their homes in affected areas. At least one death has been reported, and houses and buildings have sustained damage. The earthquake caused strong shaking for 10 to 20 seconds. The event occurred on April 2, 2026, in areas including Manado, North Sulawesi.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Molucca Sea off Ternate island in Indonesia early Thursday, killing a 70-year-old woman in North Sulawesi due to falling debris. The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 35km, triggered tsunami warnings for surrounding regions, including Guam, Japan, and the Philippines, but these were later withdrawn. While the region is known for seismic activity, residents reported this was one of the strongest earthquakes felt in recent years, causing shaking and panic in cities like Manado, Bitung, and Ternate. Power outages and evacuations were reported, particularly near coastal areas. The earthquake occurred at 06:48 local time (22:48 GMT).