Tsunami Warning Removed After 7.7-Magnitude Striking Indonesia

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarata - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Sangihe Islands in North Sulawesi on Monday, 8 June 2026 morning prompted emergency response efforts and damage assessments across several affected areas. The offshore earthquake occurred at a depth of 47 kilometers and was felt in the Sangihe Islands, Talaud Islands, Manado, and North Minahasa.

The Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said the tsunami early warning issued after the earthquake has officially been lifted. While coastal communities are no longer under a tsunami alert, authorities continue to urge residents to remain vigilant for possible aftershocks.

As of 12:30 p.m. local time on June 8, regional disaster management agencies reported that 27 households had been affected by the disaster. The figures include 20 households in the Sangihe Islands Regency and seven households in the Talaud Islands Regency.

Preliminary assessments also recorded damage to 27 homes across the two island regencies. Additional damage was reported to two churches, one school building, a teacher’s residence, and a church facility in North Minahasa.

The earthquake was felt in several districts across North Sulawesi, including Marore, Tahuna, Tabukan Tengah, Tabukan Selatan, and other areas of the Sangihe Islands. Residents in Rainis District in Talaud Islands, Likupang Barat in North Minahasa, and the city of Manado also reported experiencing the tremors.

According to local authorities, residents in the Sangihe Islands experienced strong shaking for approximately three to four seconds, causing brief panic among communities. In Talaud, Manado, and North Minahasa, the tremors were felt with weak to moderate intensity for about two to four seconds.

BNPB and regional disaster management agencies continue to coordinate emergency response operations, including damage assessments, monitoring seismic activity, and strengthening public preparedness efforts. Authorities are also collecting data on affected residents and infrastructure in the impacted areas.

The government has urged the public to remain calm and rely only on information issued by official sources. Residents are advised not to share unverified information and to report any damaged structures that may pose safety risks as assessments and monitoring efforts continue.