Event Brief
Powerful earthquake strikes Molucca Sea near Indonesia
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted eastern Indonesia, triggering fears of a tsunami.
WHO: Earthquake
WHAT: 7.4-magnitude earthquake
WHEN: Apr 01, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
WHERE: Molucca Sea
WHY: Triggering fears of a tsunami
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
🔍 6 sources analyzed
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