A STRONG earthquake shook buildings in an Indonesian provincial capital yesterday, sending residents fleeing from their homes, witnesses said.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck under the sea of northeastern Indonesia today, damaging a church and injuring three people, the US Geological Survey and witnesses said.

A tsunami alert has reportedly been raised following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake around 30 miles under the Molucca Sea in northeastern Indonesia today.

A strong earthquake in northern Indonesian destroyed houses and buildings today, the Antara news agency reported.

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi today, causing panic among residents in several cities but no injuries or damage were reported, government seismologists said.