One Dead As 7.6-magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Sparks Tsunami Scare (x)
Jakarta: After a massive earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hit the Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, tremors were felt in the eastern part of Indonesia, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The massive earthquake triggered widespread panic and a brief tsunami warning across the region.
After the earthquake, a woman was found dead during the rescue process and many buildings ere damaged across the region.
According to the country's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), the strong earthquake struck the waters southeast of Bitung City, North Sulawesi.
The earthquake occurred at approximately at 7:48 am local time, with its epicentre located roughly 580 km south of the Philippine coast and 1,000 kilometres from Malaysia's Sabah.
According to the BNPB, the tremors were felt for 10-20 seconds in Bitung and the surrounding areas.
What did the Indonesia's national disaster agency say?
"Although relatively small, this situation still requires vigilance due to the potential for aftershocks," Indonesia's national disaster agency said in a statement.
The Indonesia's national disaster agency said that initial reports were of minor to moderate damage to several houses and a church, and a fuller assessment was underway.
The intensity of the earthquake was measured at around 7.6 on the Richter scale. It was an earthquake of strong intensity. Tremors were felt for a few seconds in the region.
After the massive earthquake in the Northern Molucca Sea, Indonesia’s meteorology agency, BMKG, confirmed that tsunami waves reached at least five coastal locations.
After the earthquake, a woman was found dead during the rescue process. There are currently no reports of damage due to the earthquake. No major collapse has been reported. The administration has started investigations in many areas. People are being appealed to remain alert. Further updates are awaited.
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