6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Indonesian Coast, Brief Tsunami Warning Issued

The earthquake sparked fears of a tsunami on April 12. USGS

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian coast, prompting tsunami warnings on April 12.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit off Sulawesi island and was centered 10.5 miles below the surface. It hit near a group of islands off the eastern coast of Sulawesi.