Indonesia 7.4 Quake: Sri Lanka Advisory.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Maluku Sea, between the island groups of Sulawesi and Maluku, at 6:48 a.m. local time on April 2, 2026, according to seismic monitoring agencies. The earthquake was confirmed by international geological authorities, including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Following the strong offshore tremor, a tsunami alert was initially issued for several coastal regions in eastern Indonesia. Small tsunami waves measuring up to 30 centimeters were reported in nearby coastal areas shortly after the earthquake. Authorities later confirmed that the immediate large-scale tsunami threat had subsided.

Meanwhile, structural damage was reported in parts of Manado, where debris from collapsing structures resulted in the death of one individual. Emergency teams were deployed, and precautionary safety measures were activated across affected regions as aftershocks continued to be monitored.

Importantly, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) of Sri Lanka announced that no tsunami threat or direct impact had been identified for Sri Lanka following the earthquake. The situation was closely monitored, and the public was informed that no emergency coastal warnings were required at this stage.

However, residents across the region were advised by authorities to remain alert for further updates, as seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire zone continues to be closely observed by international monitoring agencies.