Magnitude 7.4 Quake Off Eastern Indonesia Triggers Tsunami Alerts After Small Wave Hits Sulawesi

Overview

• USGS reported a magnitude 7.4 earthquake offshore between Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands at a depth of about 35 kilometers near Ternate.
• Indonesia’s weather agency said a tsunami about 75 centimeters high was observed north of Manado on Sulawesi roughly 30 minutes after the quake.
• The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned that tsunami waves could affect coasts in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Japan.
• Japan’s Meteorological Agency said there was no concern for damage along Japan’s coast from this event.
• Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which brings frequent large quakes and recurring tsunami risk for coastal communities.