Tsunami warning issued after 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia kills one
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Thursday (2 April) morning, killing at least one person.
The quake occurred in the Molucca Sea at 6.48am.
Tsunami warnings were issued to Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, and it has subsequently been lifted.
Waves could go as far as Japan
United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicentre was located about 120 km west of the island of Ternate, at a depth of 35km.
Source: The Japan Times
A warning was issued for hazardous tsunami waves within 1,000 km of the epicenter, which includes the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Within just 30 minutes of the quake, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency recorded a 30 cm wave in the northern coasts of Ternate.
Earthquake shook residents, one death reported
The earthquake itself also caused distress to locals.
A local search and rescue official told AFP news agency that the one person killed was from Manado in North Sulawesi province.
In Ternate, an island more than 300km away, people rushed out of their homes in panic after the violent shaking continued for around a minute.
Some residents even reportedly hit the streets without finishing their showers.
However, one journalist on the island said he did not see any significant damage caused by the earthquake.
On X, clips are being circulated showing people running out of buildings as the quake occurred.
Source: @SanamPervaiz01 on X
One clip showed ceiling tiles falling onto the floor below as people scrambled to get underneath tables.
Source: @MundoEConflicto on X
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Featured image adapted from @MundoEConflicto on X and The Japan Times.
