Jakarta, April 2 -- A 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck southeast of Bitung City in North Sulawesi on Thursday killed one person and damaged buildings, Indonesia's search and rescue agency said.

The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said the fatality occurred in Manado, where a 70-year-old woman died after being hit by falling debris.

"The victim died after being struck by building debris and has been evacuated to Bhayangkara Hospital," Manado SAR Spokesperson Nuriadin Gumeleng said in a video statement.

Authorities reported damage to several structures in Manado, including parts of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) building.

Officials are also verifying reports of additional casualties.

"There is informat...