A Tsunami warning has been issued after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northwest of Indonesia’s Maluku Islands.
The tremor was measured 83 miles (134km) from the port city of Ternate at a depth of 30 miles (45km), according to the US Geological Survey.
Strong tremors were felt on Sulawesi, west of the epicentre. Indah Lengkong, who lives in the port city of Bitung, said people had initially panicked.
There were no immediate reports of injury or damage, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said hazardous waves were possible within 186 miles (300km) of the epicentre. It reported no tsunami risk for more distant areas.
