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Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's Molucca Sea kills 1 person, sets off small tsunami
Updated on: April 2, 2026 / 12:53 AM EDT / AP
TL;DR
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred in the Molucca Sea, north of Indonesia.
- The quake caused buildings to topple, killed at least one person, and generated a small tsunami.
- Shaking was felt in Bitung (North Sulawesi) and Ternate (North Maluku), with damage reported in Ternate.
- Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the "Ring of Fire."
- Small tsunami waves were possible in Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Papua New Guinea, but no threat to Hawaii or Guam.
- Nearly 50 aftershocks were felt in nearby areas.