A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, USGS says
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers and an epicenter located 68 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Ende. Indonesia, a vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is known for its susceptibility to earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its placement on the "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.
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Also reported by 5 other outlets
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- Indonesia: Strong earthquake hits off coast of Flores island dw.com
- 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Indonesia indianexpress.com
