Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one
The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
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"It was really strong... My head even felt dizzy."
— Isvara Safitri , Other
"The situation there was chaotic... The teachers immediately told parents to bring their children home."
— Yayuk Oktiani , Other
"There were many people outside... I even saw some people leaving their house without having finished their shower."
— Budi Nurgianto , Other
"We were sitting there drinking tea... [Initially we] didn't realise it was an earthquake."
— Admini , Other
Key People
A patient at Siloam Hospital in Manado who experienced the earthquake.
A resident of Ternate who described the earthquake's impact.
A journalist residing in central Manado who reported on the earthquake.
A resident of Bitung who experienced the earthquake.
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The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
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