US EditionEarthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
Authorities reported one death and small tsunami waves of up to 75 centimeters, while dozens of aftershocks continued to rattle the region.
- On Thursday, a 7.4-magnitude undersea earthquake struck the Molucca Sea off Ternate, Indonesia, triggering tsunami alerts and strong shaking across North Sulawesi and North Maluku provinces.
- Indonesia, home to more than 280 million people, sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a 40,000-kilometer belt where tectonic plates collide, making frequent earthquakes inevitable.
- A building collapse in Manado killed a 70-year-old woman, while monitoring stations recorded tsunami waves reaching 75 centimeters in North Minahasa within half an hour.
- Authorities lifted tsunami warnings two hours after the quake, though disaster officials urge residents in affected provinces to inspect buildings for structural damage before re-entering.
- Officials reported dozens of aftershocks, with the largest measuring 5.5 magnitude, as search and rescue teams continue damage assessments across affected coastal communities.
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70-Year-Old Woman Dies and 3 Others Hospitalized After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake
A reporter who was woken up by the quake said the shaking lasted "quite long" but did not cause "significant" damagePolice officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026Credit: Tonny Rarung / AFP via GettyNEED TO KNOWA 70-year-old woman died and at least three people were hospitalized after a 7.4-ma…
Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Killing One
A 7.4-magnitude quake struck the Molucca Sea near Ternate early Thursday, shaking homes, roads, and nerves. One elderly woman lost her life after being crushed by debris, while others were injured in the chaos. For many, it wasn’t just another tremor—it was “the strongest in years.”Tsunami warnings were quickly issued across parts of Asia, from Japan to Philippines, before being lifted hours later. A close call—but a reminder of how quickly thin…
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck northern Indonesia, killing one person. An initial tsunami warning has passed, but residents have fled their homes in fear, while authorities are still warning of aftershocks.
The epicenter about 129 km off the coast of Bitung and at a depth of 33 km. At the main earthquake were followed at least 29 aftershocks, the strongest reached a magnitude of 5.5. A 69-year-old woman died in Manado. Cold the roof of a church of Kalvar, the ecclesiastical authorities evaluate its flexibility for the celebrations of Holy Week.
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