Strong quake off Indonesia hits North Sulawesi; undersea quake triggers small tsunamis. North Sulawesi: Indonesian province on Sulawesi island's Minahasa peninsular.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Molucca Sea, near North Maluku, Indonesia, causing damage and casualties. Tsunami warnings were issued but later lifted. Several aftershocks followed, with reports of building damage and one death. No significant threat was reported to the Philippines or Malaysia.