Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Near Indonesia's Ternate Triggers Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near Ternate in Indonesia's North Maluku province, prompting a tsunami warning for nearby islands. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake, initially recorded at a magnitude of 7.8, occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers. Local authorities in cities like Ternate and Tidore prepared for potential evacuations as images of damaged buildings were broadcasted. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of possible hazardous tsunami waves within 1,000 kilometers of the epicenter, affecting Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. However, the tsunami threat was lifted two hours later. The earthquake resulted in at least one fatality and several injuries in the region.