Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued
The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning and causing damage to buildings and homes. The U.S Geological Survey reported the quake's epicenter at a depth of 10 kilometers, 68 km north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. Authorities urged people on affected coastlines to move to higher ground and Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued tsunami warnings for several provinces.
The quake was felt across much of Flores island, with reports of damaged buildings and collapsed structures. Indonesia, known for its location on the "Ring of Fire," is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity, with a similar event in 1992 causing around 2,500 casualties.
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