Indonesia: Strong earthquake hits off coast of Flores island
A tsunami warning has been issued after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by at least two aftershocks.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores island early Saturday, causing at least 47 deaths and damaging buildings, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, making it particularly dangerous. Tsunami waves of less than 1 meter were recorded before a warning was lifted.
Initial reports from Maumere, the main town in Sikka Regency, showed buildings collapsing and people fleeing in panic. The quake was followed by several aftershocks, including one of magnitude 6.1. Indonesia, located on the "Ring of Fire," is a region of heightened seismic activity in the Pacific basin.
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