Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region Saturday, killing at least 20 people, injuring six and leaving two missing.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished02:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished02:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Two people killed after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia”
Two people killed after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia
Key points
- The Flores region in East Nusa Tenggara was struck just before 05:00 local time.
- Initial reports listed two fatalities, later revised to one confirmed death.
- The earthquake had a depth of 15km and caused strong aftershocks, including 6.1 magnitude.
- A potential tsunami warning was issued then lifted as risks declined.
- BNPB urged public safety, avoiding damaged buildings and coastal areas while rapid assessments proceed.
Other reports
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, tsunami warning issued - Reuters”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued - AP News”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“At least 5 killed in Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake hits Flores region”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake”
- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20”
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region Saturday, killing at least 20 people, injuring six and leaving two missing.