At least 5 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 hit near Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday, causing buildings to collapse and killing at least five people. Authorities first issued a tsunami warning but later canceled it after monitoring showed no dangerous sea level changes.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred at 5:58 a.m. local time near Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province.
- The epicenter was 42 miles north-northwest of Ende city.
- At least five people died: two in Sikka Regency and three in Manggarai Regency.
- Buildings, including parts of a port terminal and an assembly hall, were damaged or collapsed.
- Power outages have made communication and rescue work difficult.
- Patients were evacuated from hospitals, with medical equipment moved outdoors.
- Aftershocks followed the main quake.
- Panic spread to nearby areas, including Bima city and parts of Sulawesi island.
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