A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, USGS says
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude occurred off the coast of Indonesia near the Flores region early on Saturday morning. The quake happened at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers and was located about 68 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Ende.Key Facts
- The earthquake measured 7.7 on the Richter scale.
- It struck near Indonesia’s Flores region.
- The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
- The event happened at 5:58 a.m. local time on Saturday.
- The epicenter was about 68 kilometers (42 miles) from Ende city.
- Indonesia has many earthquakes due to its position on the "Ring of Fire," a zone with many volcanoes and fault lines.
- The U.S. Geological Survey provided the earthquake information.
- Indonesia consists of over 17,000 islands and is known for frequent seismic activity.
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