Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and toppling buildings
Summary
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia’s coast killed at least 20 people, collapsed buildings and triggered landslides across Flores island. Authorities briefly issued a tsunami warning before lifting it after monitoring showed no significant sea-level change.
Key Points
- At least 20 people were killed and six injured after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday.
- The quake collapsed buildings and homes, triggered landslides, cut off a major highway and forced thousands of residents into temporary shelters.
- Authorities issued and later lifted a tsunami warning after confirming there were no significant sea-level changes.
- Search and rescue operations continued across Sikka, West Manggarai, East Manggarai and other affected areas despite communication and transport disruptions.
