A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Thursday, prompting tsunami warnings for several nearby countries.
Earthquake Details
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake at 9:48 a.m. AEDT. It occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers, with the epicenter located 127 kilometers west-northwest of Ternate, a popular holiday destination in Indonesia favored by Australian travelers.
Tsunami Warnings Activated
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued alerts for potential tsunami threats affecting Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. A U.S. monitoring center warns of possible hazardous tsunami waves within 1,000 kilometers of the epicenter.
Officials urge residents in coastal areas to follow evacuation protocols as assessments continue. Updates on the situation are ongoing.
