Indonesia Earthquake: Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Flores Region, Tsunami Warning Issued
Maumere (Indonesia): A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. There are no immediate reports of casualties. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region at a depth of 10 km at 5:58 am local time. Its epicentre was 68 km north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa…
Indonesia experienced a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake early Saturday off its coast, causing damage to buildings and homes and prompting a tsunami warning. The US Geological Survey reported the quake hit the Flores region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter located 68 km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.
The initial earthquake was followed by several aftershocks. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning for parts of East and West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi, and Southeast Sulawesi provinces, urging residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. Officials advised coastal residents to move to higher ground as they monitored tide gauges for any changes.
The quake was felt across much of Flores Island, with reports of damage to homes and public facilities. Yohanna Embu, a resident of Sikka, shared that several buildings collapsed during the strong shaking. Many buildings in the area, including the Pelni port terminal waiting room in Maumere, were damaged. Indonesia, situated on the "Ring of Fire," is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
A magnitude 7 earthquake in December 1992 caused a tsunami that claimed around 2,500 lives on Flores island.
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