Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued
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Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck off the coast of Indonesia near Flores island. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and asked people to stay away from the shore and move to higher ground as a precaution.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred at 5:58 a.m. local time near Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.
- The quake’s depth was 10 kilometers below the surface.
- The epicenter was about 68 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Ende.
- Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning after the quake.
- Residents near the coast were told to avoid beaches and riverbanks and to move to higher ground.
- No immediate reports of deaths or damage came in after the quake.
- Officials are watching tide gauges closely to detect any tsunami changes.
- Indonesia is located on the “Ring of Fire,” an area prone to many earthquakes and volcanoes.
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