One dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.

At Least 20 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia

The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

By Muktita Suhartono and Hasya Nindita

Powerful 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations

The initial jolt was followed by strong aftershocks in the same area, including one with a magnitude of 6.1. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves following the quake and urged people to get to higher ground, but the warning was later lifted. So far, at least one person has died.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

Quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km early on Saturday morning A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported. The quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km at 5:58am on Saturday Indonesia time. It’s epicentre was 68km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. Continue reading...

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On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people.

Tsunami warning issued after 7.7 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia coast

A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported.

At least 2 killed in Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake hits Flores region

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities issued a tsunami warning but later lifted it when Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that would pose a threat to coastal communities. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region w...

By Associated Press

Indonesia: Strong earthquake hits off coast of Flores island

A tsunami warning has been issued after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by at least two aftershocks.

Indonesia earthquake kills at least 38 as rescue operation continues

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 38 people and injuring six, while rescuers search through collapsed buildings for survivors. Aftershocks, power outages and widespread destruction are hampering rescue efforts, highlighting the persistent seismic risk faced by Indonesia, which lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

By FRANCE24

Powerful 7.7 earthquake hits Indonesia, tsunami warning issued

Authorities have received no immediate reports of damage or casualties

By Diego Pineda

Indonesia earthquake: 5 killed, buildings collapse as aftershocks rattle region

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38 killed, homes ruined and a tsunami alert: What we know of the Indonesia earthquake

Saturday's earthquake marked the deadliest since a 7.4 magnitude struck off Indonesia's North Maluku on April 1 earlier this year.

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Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations

Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. As the full scale of the disaster unfolded, rescue official Fathur Rahman told AFP at least 20 people were confirmed dead from four different towns on the island, popular with tourists. “From the reports we have received, 20 people have died, six are injured, and two are still buried,” Fathur said by telep...

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Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations

Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1.

Five dead after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia

At least five people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, a provincial governor said. Tsunami waves of less than 1 metre (3 feet) were recorded in several areas of the Southeast Asian nation. The tsunami warning was lifted about three hours after the […]

Strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Flores Island in eastern Indonesia, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.

Mass evacuations as 7.7 quake triggers tsunami warning in Indonesia

Thousands race to higher ground in eastern Indonesia as a major shallow earthquake sparks fears of a destructive tsunami.

Video: Buildings Collapse As 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Killing 2

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning.

7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning. Residents in Nagekeo regency, the area closest to the epicentre, raced for higher ground as the sea retreated -- a possible sign of an approaching tsunami, AFP journalists saw. The warning was later lifted. The epicentre of the shallow quake was located off the north coast of the island, about 68 kilometres northwest of the

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Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia, EMSC says

An additional earthquake was detected in the same region soon after, with the EMSC noting its classification as magnitude 5.5 following an earlier classification of 6.3.

Powerful earthquake off Indonesia kills one, sparks mass evacuations

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in eastern Indonesia triggered a tsunami warning - later lifted - and sent thousands of people fleeing.

Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, leaving at least 20 dead and triggering tsunami warnings

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia in the early morning hours, leaving at least 20 people dead, damaging infrastructure, and prompting temporary tsunami warnings. The shallow quake occurred at 05:58 local time off the coast of Flores Island, with its epicenter located 68 kilometers from Ede in East Nusa Tenggara province, according to data […]

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Strong earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre put the strength at magnitude 7.6.

Two dead after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia

At least two are dead as a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattles eastern Indonesia, triggering minor tsunami waves and causing some damage to structures

By Reuters

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Indonesia

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.

Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations

By Arnold Welianto and Dessy Sagita in Jakarta Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. As the full scale of the disaster unfolded, rescue official Fathur Rahman told AFP at least 20 people were confirmed […]

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Massive 7.7 earthquake kills 38, triggers landslides in Indonesia

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, destroying homes and buildings, and sparking panic in a region frequent...

Powerful earthquake sparks mass evacuations in Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude Indonesia earthquake off Flores island sparked mass evacuations and a tsunami warning. Learn about the impact and aftermath. Read More: https://punchng.com/powerful-earthquake-sparks-mass-evacuations-in-indonesia/

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Magnitude-7.7 quake kills at least 20 in Indonesia

At least 20 people have died after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island on Saturday, damaging homes and public buildings and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. Rescue teams faced blocked roads and communication outages as they tried to reach communities near the epicentre. Rescuers around Maumere, the main town in Sikka Regency, had recovered 20 bodies, while six people were injured and two remained trapped under rubble, Fathur Rahman, head of the city’s ...