🌍 A powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake rocked Indonesia's Maluku region early Thursday morning (April 2, 2026), with authorities confirming one fatality and lifting a tsunami warning hours later. The quake struck at a depth of 90 km (56 miles), triggering brief panic in coastal areas before officials confirmed no significant sea level changes. 💔
"Rescue teams are assessing damage in remote areas," said Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency spokesperson, noting the victim was a 54-year-old woman killed by falling debris. The region, part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent seismic activity – this marks the strongest quake in the area this year. 🌋
While social media videos showed swaying lights in Ambon city, no major infrastructure damage has been reported. Travelers planning trips to Maluku's tropical islands are advised to monitor updates. 🏝️🔍 #StaySafe
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
