Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, triggering tsunami warning
Summary
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday, causing a tsunami warning and prompting many people to evacuate. There were no immediate reports of deaths, but aftershocks followed, and small tsunami waves were detected.Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 and occurred at a depth of 10 km.
- The epicenter was 68 km north-northwest of Ende city in East Nusa Tenggara province.
- Two aftershocks occurred, one measuring magnitude 6.1.
- Indonesia’s agency BMKG issued a tsunami warning for East Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara provinces.
- Tsunami waves of 0.5 to 3 meters were predicted, but detected waves were between 19 and 30 centimeters.
- Residents evacuated to higher ground, especially in the town of Maumere and nearby areas.
- Indonesia lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” making it prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
- Australia’s tsunami warning center said there is no tsunami threat to Australia from this quake.
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