Horror VIDEO of the earthquake: Indonesia stunned by strong aftershocks; People ran away from home to save lives, roads were jammed
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Tuesday. Its center was measured at 75.9 km below the Earth. After this a tsunami warning was issued. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a tsunami alert was issued for coasts up to 1000 km from the epicenter, but fortunately the danger was averted.
People were seen running to save lives
The buildings started shaking vigorously due to the earthquake that occurred late in the night. People started running towards safe places to escape. Many videos of the earthquake are being shared on social media. The tsunami warning also created an atmosphere of fear. Earlier on Saturday night also, an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude was felt in Maluku province of Indonesia.
No earthquake damage
According to the administration, there is no news of loss of life or property due to the earthquake. The tsunami warning has also been withdrawn. Relief and rescue teams are on full alert. All precautionary measures are being taken.
In 2004, the earthquake took more than two lakh lives
There was a terrible earthquake in Indonesia in 2004. Its intensity was measured at 9.1 on the Richter scale. This earthquake occurred off the coast of the island of Sumatra. This is where the tsunami also started. More than two lakh people died in this natural calamity.