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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Eastern Indonesia's Molucca Sea; One Fatality, No Tsunami Threat to Sri Lanka
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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Eastern Indonesia's Molucca Sea; One Fatality, No Tsunami Threat to Sri Lanka

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Update #3\u00b7 Apr 2 · 4:01 AM

The earthquake, which struck specifically off the coast of Ternate, led to a tsunami warning that was lifted after 2 hours. In addition to the reported fatality, one person sustained a leg injury. The Indonesian Meteorology Agency (BMKG) confirmed that tsunami waves were observed in five locations, with the highest reaching 0.75 meters (2.46 feet) in North Minahasa, North Sulawesi. Following the main tremor, 11 aftershocks were recorded, the strongest of which measured 5.5 magnitude.

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 2 · 2:32 AM

The powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the North Molucca Sea in Eastern Indonesia at 6:48 AM on April 2, 2026, at a depth of 35 km. Authorities in Sri Lanka, including the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and the Department of Meteorology, have confirmed no tsunami threat to the island, declaring its coastal areas safe. The tsunami warning issued applies to coastlines within 1,000 km of the epicenter, specifically in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Tragically, one 70-year-old woman has died on North Sulawesi island, reportedly trapped under debris from a collapsed building.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in Eastern Indonesia early Thursday, April 2, 2026, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of the region. The quake, initially estimated at a higher magnitude before revision, struck in the Molucca Sea near Ternate at a depth of approximately 35 kilometres. The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert for potentially hazardous waves within 1,000 kilometres of the epicentre, specifically mentioning the coasts of:

  • Indonesia
  • the Philippines
  • Malaysia

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the event.

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