Indonesia: Strong earthquake strikes Molucca Sea, killing 1
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Key Points:
- A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea near Ternate, Indonesia, causing significant damage in Bitung, Manado, and Ternate city.
- The quake resulted in one confirmed death—a 70-year-old woman in Manado—and several injuries, with at least three people hospitalized in Ternate.
- A tsunami warning was issued for Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, with waves up to 75 centimeters recorded, but the warning has since been lifted.
- The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of about 35 kilometers, intensifying its impact, and was followed by dozens of strong aftershocks, including a 6.2 magnitude tremor.
- Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
