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world El Financiero 2026-04-02

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesian Waters, Alert Issued for Malasia and Philippines

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesian waters, triggering a tsunami alert for the country and neighboring Malasia and Philippines. The earthquake, which occurred at 22:48 GMT, has a 7.8 magnitude according to the USGS, with tsunami waves expected to reach less than 0.3 meters above sea level in affected areas.

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