Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities issued a tsunami warning but later lifted it when Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said monitoring showed […] The post Magnitude 7.7…
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, causing significant damage and at least two fatalities. The quake, which had an epicenter 68 km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province, triggered a tsunami warning that was later lifted after no significant sea-level changes were detected.
Buildings and homes collapsed across Flores island, leading to panic and evacuations, including at several hospitals where patients were moved outdoors for safety. The region, known for its seismic activity due to its location on the "Ring of Fire," has experienced similar earthquakes in the past, including a 7.5 magnitude quake in December 2025.
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