World · 2 April 2026

7.4 earthquake hits Indonesia, one person dies

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Molucca Sea at 06:48 local time on Thursday, prompting tsunami alerts for several coastal areas. One person died after a building collapsed in Manado, North Sulawesi. The victim was a 70-year-old woman buried under rubble. Buildings were damaged across the city. Authorities later lifted the tsunami warning.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 April 2026 at 5:07

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