BREAKING: Indonesia Orders Mass Evacuations After 7.4 Quake Triggers Tsunami Panic | Residents Flee

Panic gripped Indonesia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Northe Molucca Sea, triggering a tsunami wa ing and forcing mass evacuations across coastal regions. Residents in North Maluku and North Sulawesi fled homes, hospitals, and offices as buildings cracked and tremors shook entire islands. Authorities reported small tsunami waves along several coastlines, but wa ed that larger and more dangerous waves could follow. Emergency alerts pushed people away from beaches and low-lying areas as fears of aftershocks and sudden sea surges remained high. Despite the tsunami wa ing being lifted later, officials continue to urge caution, emphasizing that Indonesia’s position on the Ring of Fire makes it highly vulnerable to further seismic activity. One death and multiple injuries have been reported, as disaster response teams remain on high alert.