Magnitude 6.0 Aftershock in Sangihe Felt in North Gorontalo; Tsunami Warning Issued

An aftershock earthquake measuring magnitude 6.0 occurred in the Sulawesi Sea on Monday morning, with its tremors reaching as far as North Gorontalo Regency. The earthquake's center was identified in Tahuna, Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi.

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We were afraid of the tsunami warning, I temporarily stopped my activities to pray, especially since I felt dizzy and worried.

A tsunami warning is currently active, with data updates indicating a "Early Warning" status. In North Gorontalo, residents like Hamid Rauf experienced panic, particularly in the port area of Katialada Village. "We were afraid of the tsunami warning, I temporarily stopped my activities to pray, especially since I felt dizzy and worried," said Hamid, a traveling fish seller.

Other residents, such as Iskandar, are closely monitoring the sea level at Kwandang Port. Many in the coastal community have already begun self-evacuating. "Information circulating about the tsunami alert status made residents not wait for further government information but have gradually evacuated themselves without panic," Iskandar stated.

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Information circulating about the tsunami alert status made residents not wait for further government information but have gradually evacuated themselves without panic.

Schools also took precautionary measures. Ervina, a teacher at State Senior High School 1 North Gorontalo, reported that all students were sent home. "The long bell was rung, signaling that the children could go home, as many parents contacted us as homeroom teachers to convey the latest school information. Alhamdulillah, the school environment is conducive, but the children have been sent home," Ervina said.

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The long bell was rung, signaling that the children could go home, as many parents contacted us as homeroom teachers to convey the latest school information. Alhamdulillah, the school environment is conducive, but the children have been sent home.