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Panic gripped Indonesia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea, triggering a tsunami warning and forcing mass evacuations across coastal regions. Residents in North Maluku and North Sulawesi fled homes, hospitals, and offices as buildings cracked and tremors shook entire islands.    Authorities reported small tsunami waves along several coastlines, but warned that larger and more dangerous waves could follow. Emergency alerts pushed people away from beaches and low-lying areas as fears of aftershocks and sudden sea surges remained high.    Despite the tsunami warning being lifted later, officials continue to urge caution, emphasizing that Indonesia’s position on the Ring of Fire makes it highly vulnerable to further seismic activity. One death and multiple injuries have been reported, as disaster response teams remain on high alert.    #IndonesiaEarthquake #TsunamiWarning #IndonesiaQuake #Earthquake2026 #TsunamiAlert #IndonesiaNews #BreakingNews #NaturalDisaster #RingOfFire #EarthquakeAlert #TsunamiEvacuation #IndonesiaCrisis #QuakeDamage #AftershockWarning #DisasterUpdate #CoastalEvacuation #IndonesiaTsunami

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00:20Indonesia has ordered mass evacuations after a powerful earthquake struck its eastern region,

00:27triggering a tsunami warning and widespread panic.

00:30A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the northern Maluka Sea early morning near Ternat in North Maluku province.

00:39The tremor was shallow, just around 35 kilometers deep, making the shaking feel even stronger across nearby islands.

00:47The impact was immediate.

00:50Residents in North Maluku and North Sulawesi ran out of homes, offices and hospitals

00:56as buildings shook violently.

00:58Cracks appeared in structures, ceilings collapsed, and even a hospital in Monado had to be evacuated.

01:06Authorities quickly issued a tsunami warning fearing dangerous waves,

01:10and within minutes, small waves up to 20 to 30 centimeters were recorded along coastal areas like Bitung, West Halmajara,

01:19and the Talaud Islands.

01:21Now, while these waves were not destructive, officials still ordered urgent evacuation from beaches, riverbanks, and low-lying coastal zones.

01:31Why such urgency?

01:33Because tsunamis often come in multiple waves, and sometimes the later waves are the most dangerous.

01:40Authorities warned that waves up to one meter were still possible within a wide radius.

01:46Even after the tsunami warning was later lifted, the alert was far from over.

01:52People were told to stay away from the coast as aftershocks continued, raising fears of further damage or sudden sea

01:59surges.

02:00Tragically, at least one person has been killed, and injuries have been reported due to building collapse.

02:06But officials say the quick evacuation likely prevented a much bigger disaster.

02:13Indonesia sits on the Ring of Fire, one of the most seismically active zones in the world,

02:19and history here has shown how quickly such events can turn catastrophic.

02:24For now, the immediate threat may have eased, but authorities remain on high alert as aftershocks and risks are far

02:32from over.

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BREAKING: Indonesia Orders Mass Evacuations After 7.4 Quake Triggers Tsunami Panic | Residents Flee

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