A powerful 7.4 earthquake struck beneath the Molucca Sea, shaking cities like Bitung and Ternate. Buildings were damaged, one person was killed, and dozens were injured. Nearly 50 aftershocks followed, keeping residents on edge as rescue teams assess the damage. Published – April 02, 2026 01:11 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Samajwadi Party raises Mahabodhi temple management issue in Rajya Sabha, demands Buddhist control How the Yamuna appeared relatively ‘cleaner’ during Chhath Puja in Delhi last year