JAKARTA, Indonesia—A strong earthquake in eastern Indonesia killed two people and damaged at least dozens of homes, a disaster official said July 15 as the government declared a seven-day emergency response period.
The magnitude 7.3 quake on July 15 was centered 166 kilometers (103 miles) southeast of Ternate, the capital of North Maluku province, at a depth of just 10 kilometers (6 miles). Shallow quakes can cause more damage.
