One dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
One person has died after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday morning, sending residents in Maumere, the main town on the island of Flores, rushing into the streets. Video from the port showed large chunks of concrete breaking away from the terminal building and falling onto passengers waiting to board an […]
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region early Saturday morning, resulting in one confirmed death and four injuries. Maumere, the main town on the island, saw residents fleeing to higher ground as large chunks of concrete fell from the port and the gangway to a ferry collapsed. Authorities initially reported two fatalities but later revised the number after verification.
A tsunami warning was issued but later lifted as the immediate threat passed. Search and rescue teams were deployed to Maumere to locate those trapped in damaged buildings. The earthquake's epicenter was 15 kilometres deep, and strong aftershocks, including one measuring 6.1, were felt throughout the region. BNPB, Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, emphasized the need for public safety due to potential aftershock-related casualties and advised residents to stay away from buildings with structural damage.
Local resident Arnold Welianto recounted the chaos, sharing that residents near the shoreline had already evacuated and were heading towards the hills.
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