Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported. The quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a…
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No immediate injuries or damage were reported. The quake occurred in Indonesia's Flores region at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located 68 kilometers north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning, urging residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks.
The shallow undersea quake was situated near Flores island, and officials are closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes. Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its location along the "Ring of Fire," a region in the Pacific Basin known for its volcanic and seismic activity.
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