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The earthquake occurred at approximately 7:48 am local time, with its epicentre located about 127 kilometres (79 miles) north-west of the city of Ternate.
1 died after earthquake broke out in Indonesia
New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 2, 2026 07:43 IST
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea in eastern Indonesia on April 2, triggering widespread panic and a brief tsunami warning across the region. One person died following the outbreak of the tremor.
The earthquake occurred at approximately 7:48 am local time, with its epicentre located about 127 kilometres (79 miles) north-west of the city of Ternate. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor struck at a relatively shallow depth of 35 kilometres.
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Published By:
Akash Chatterjee
Published On:
Apr 2, 2026 07:42 IST
