""We had just woken up and suddenly the earthquake hit... we all ran out of the house," said Bitung resident Marten Mandagi, describing the intense shaking."
"Initial assessments showed light to severe damage in parts of Ternate, including a church and two houses, with ongoing evaluations in Bitung."
"Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency reported a 70-year-old woman died in a building collapse in North Sulawesi's Manado city, with additional injuries reported."
"Tsunami waves up to 75 centimeters above normal tides were recorded, but the tsunami warning was lifted after a few hours."
An undersea earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck northern Indonesia, resulting in at least one death and several injuries. The quake caused significant damage in Ternate and Bitung, with reports of collapsed buildings. Residents experienced strong shaking, prompting many to flee their homes. Aftershocks followed, including a notable 6.2 magnitude tremor. Tsunami waves were recorded, but warnings were lifted later. Authorities are assessing damage and gathering information on victims, particularly in remote areas.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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