Indonesia quake toll jumps to 20 killed, says emergency official
Rescuers raced to comb through debris for survivors as the full scale of the disaster unfolded.
A powerful earthquake struck Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. Rescue official Fathur Rahman reported that 20 deaths have been confirmed across four towns on the tourist-friendly island, with six injured and two still buried under rubble in neighbouring Manggarai regency.
The 7.7-magnitude quake, centered just off the island's north coast, prompted a tsunami warning that was later lifted. Residents in the area closest to the epicenter, Nagekeo, rushed to higher ground, fearing a possible tsunami, though the warning was subsequently cancelled. The epicenter was located about 68km northwest of the coastal town of Ende. Several aftershocks, the strongest measuring 6.1, have already been felt.
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