7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes North Sulawesi, Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant
A powerful earthquake, measuring 7.7 magnitude, has just struck the regions of North Sulawesi and North Maluku. The tremors were reportedly felt very strongly and lasted for a significant duration. This caused panic among residents living near the epicenter.
Immediately after the earthquake occurred, authorities issued a tsunami early warning. According to the latest reports, small-scale tsunamis have indeed occurred at several coastal points in North Sulawesi and North Maluku. Although the wave heights are not extreme, the situation continues to be closely monitored by security personnel and rescue teams.
Many residents shared their experiences during the earthquake. They felt violent shaking that caused objects inside their homes to fall. In several locations, people immediately ran out of their houses and headed to higher ground to avoid the potential danger of a tsunami.
Local governments are urging people in coastal areas not to lower their guard. Although the detected tsunami waves are still classified as small, the potential for aftershocks remains possible. Residents are asked to always follow official instructions from officers on the ground and not to act rashly.
Currently, the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) continues to monitor the development of the situation at the disaster site. The public is expected to remain calm and only trust information from official government sources to avoid being influenced by fake news or hoaxes that often circulate after natural disasters.