Strong 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Indonesia
印尼東部發生規模 7.4 強震
On April 2, 2026, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Molucca Sea, off the coast of eastern Indonesia.
2026年4月2日，一場規模7.4的強烈地震襲擊了印尼東部外海的摩鹿加海。
The tremor, which occurred at 6:48 a.m., triggered widespread concern across the region, including North Sulawesi and North Maluku.
這場發生於清晨6點48分的震動，引起了包括北蘇拉威西和北馬魯古在內的廣泛關注。
Tragically, at least one fatality was confirmed in Manado, where a 70-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by debris.
遺憾的是，萬鴉老傳出至少一人喪生，一名70歲婦女因被掉落物擊中而不幸罹難。
Although a tsunami warning was issued for Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, the impact was limited, with small waves peaking at 0.75 meters.
雖然針對印尼、菲律賓和馬來西亞發布了海嘯警報，但影響有限，海浪最高僅達0.75公尺。
Indonesia sits on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', a region known for frequent tectonic activity.
印尼位於太平洋「火環」帶上，該地區以頻繁的板塊活動著稱。
Following the quake, misinformation circulated on social media using old images from past disasters, highlighting the importance of verifying information.
地震後，社群媒體上流傳著使用過去災難舊照片的錯誤訊息，凸顯了核實資訊的重要性。
Despite the scare, the damage was largely contained, with structural issues reported primarily in local residential areas and a sports complex.
儘管引發恐慌，損害在很大程度上受到控制，結構性問題主要報告於當地住宅區和一處體育綜合設施。
