Indonesia earthquake reaches 7.4 magnitude

Posted by Imogen Searra on 14 November 2019

An earthquake of 7.4 struck in the Molucca Sea between the Indonesian provinces of North Sulawesi and North Maluku triggering a risk of a tsunami in nearby areas.

According to the US Geological Survey, the tremor was measured 134km from the port city of Ternate at a depth of 45km.

According to Independent UK, Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert following the quake. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said hazardous waves were possible within 300km of the epicentre but further than this there is little risk.

Image: Unsplash

 

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