Very strong M7.3 earthquake registered in Molucca Sea, Indonesia [1]

A very strong earthquake measuring M7.3 (Geoscience Australia [2]) on the Richter scale was registered in Molucca Sea, Indonesia on November 15, 2014 at 02:31 UTC. USGS [3] initially reported M7.3 at depth of 35 km (21.7 miles) but later downgraded to M7.1. Geoscience Australia is also reporting depth of 35 km. EMSC [4] is reporting M7.2 at depth of 52 km.

​Numerous aftershocks were reported in the region. Tsunami advisories were issued for Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Solomon Islands and other areas but were later dropped. (PTWC [5]'s final advisory)