A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Indonesia early Thursday, claiming one life and triggering brief tsunami warnings. Authorities confirmed the alert was lifted after monitoring showed no significant sea level changes. 🌊⚠️
The quake struck near Bitung City, North Sulawesi, with intense shaking lasting up to 20 seconds. A 70-year-old woman in Minahasa Regency died after being struck by debris from a collapsing building, according to local rescue teams. Structural damage was reported in Ternate, with social media footage showing collapsed ceilings and warped buildings. 🏚️💔
Indonesia’s disaster agency recorded two aftershocks and urged coastal residents to avoid beaches until the all-clear. While panic ensued during the tremors, no further casualties have been reported. Relief efforts are ongoing as officials assess the full impact. 📉🔍
This marks the region’s strongest quake this year, reigniting discussions about disaster preparedness in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Stay tuned for updates. 📱✨
