Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, causing significant damage and at least two deaths, according to initial reports. The quake, which had a depth of 10 kilometers, occurred near the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province, with an epicenter 68 km northwest of the city. Authorities issued a tsunami warning, but later lifted it after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes.
The US Geological Survey confirmed the quake's details. Aftershocks were reported shortly after the initial tremor. Local reports indicate that buildings and homes collapsed, leading to panic and evacuations. Hospitals evacuated patients and set up temporary treatment areas. The earthquake was felt across the island of Flores, with reports of severe damage to buildings.
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