Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Flores region in Indonesia

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region on Thursday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores Island the previous day. This earlier quake killed dozens and caused extensive damage, including landslides, destruction of homes, schools, health facilities, and government buildings, and generated minor tsunami waves.

The disaster has claimed at least 73 lives, injured over 900 people, and displaced nearly 60,000 residents. More than 3,000 aftershocks have been recorded, complicating rescue and relief efforts due to restricted access caused by landslides and damaged roads.