Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning and causing damage to buildings and homes. The quake, which had a depth of 10 kilometers, hit the Flores region near the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. A shallow undersea quake was located near Flores island, and authorities urged residents on affected coastlines to move to higher ground.

While there were no immediate reports of casualties, several buildings were damaged, including the waiting room at a port terminal in Maumere and the assembly hall at St. Peter Major Seminary in Sikka. Indonesia, located on the Ring of Fire, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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