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

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages. 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. Its epicenter was 68 kms (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East…

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

Jakarta, Indonesia - A sudden magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near the coast of Indonesia on Saturday morning, prompting a tsunami warning. The quake, which occurred at 5:58 a.m. local time, had its epicenter 68 km (42 miles) north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S Geological Survey.

No immediate casualties or damages have been reported. The Indonesia Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning, advising residents to avoid beaches and riverbanks. The agency noted that the shallow undersea earthquake occurred near Flores island. Authorities are closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes.

Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is frequently affected by earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its location on the "Ring of Fire."

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