Strong earthquake in Indonesia

Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami warning to North Maluku province after an earthquake hit at least 6.6 percent of the Richter attack.

The Indonesian Meteorological Agency said the earthquake measured 6.6 on the Richter scale, but the US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake hit 7.4 on the Richter scale and the epicenter was 88 kilometers underground.

"Based on the impact, we think it is likely that it will produce a tsunami" , Indonesian officials said, named Jabar.

(Photo: VNN) Local radio station ElShinta reported that locals were extremely panicked and three-legged looking for ways to escape buildings in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. However, it seemed that the earthquake did not cause any damage and there was no announcement of the victim's death or injury.

Meteorological officials say they will wait another 30 minutes before canceling the tsunami warning.

Indonesia was the country most heavily affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. In Aceh province, 168,000 people were killed when an earthquake caused a tsunami, attacking the area.

Indonesia is a place that regularly experiences earthquakes because it is part of the Pacific ring.

Hoai Linh