At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia
Summary
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Flores Island in Indonesia, killing two people and injuring another. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged residents to move to higher ground.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred early Saturday at 5:58am local time with a depth of 10 km.
- The epicenter was 68 km north-northwest of Ende city in East Nusa Tenggara province.
- Three strong aftershocks followed, measuring 5.9, 5.6, and 6.1 in magnitude.
- Two people died at the port of L Say Maumere, and at least one person was injured.
- Indonesia’s disaster agency urged people along northern Flores and southern islands to evacuate immediately.
- The tsunami warning advised residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks and to move inland or to higher ground.
- More than half a million people likely felt very strong shaking, affecting millions more in the region.
- Indonesia is on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” making it prone to frequent earthquakes and tsunamis.
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