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Ternate Earthquake 2026: What Happened and Why It Matters A Big Earthquake Hit Indonesia This Morning Today, April 2, 2026, a powerful earthquake hit the sea near Ternate, a small island in eastern Indonesia. The earthquake measured 7.4 in magnitude. It struck at 6:48 in the morning, local time. People in Ternate, Manado, and Bitung felt strong shaking. Some buildings got damaged. One person died. And a tsunami warning was sent out to three countries within minutes. If you are searching for what happened, this article covers everything clearly. Where Did the Earthquake Hit? The earthquake hit in the Molucca Sea. This is the body of water between Sulawesi island and the Maluku islands in eastern Indonesia. The epicentre was about 120 kilometres from Ternate city. The quake struck 35 kilometres below the seafloor. This area is known for earthquakes. It sits on a zone where several tectonic plates push against each other. Scientists call this part of the world one of the most seismically...
