At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia
Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, causing buildings to collapse and resulting in at least two fatalities according to initial reports from Indonesian authorities. The quake, which had its epicenter 68km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province, was felt across the entire Flores Island region.
Despite an initial tsunami warning, it was later lifted by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency due to lack of significant sea-level changes. Aftershocks followed the initial tremor. Several buildings, including an assembly hall at St. Peter Major Seminary, collapsed during the quake. Panic spread as residents moved to higher ground.
Hospitals evacuated patients and adapted emergency conditions. The quake, with a depth of 10km, was initially located near Flores Island and is indicative of Indonesia's susceptibility to seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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