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.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished01:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished01:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia”
At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Indonesia
Key points
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores Island, Indonesia.
- Two people were killed and one injured in Maumere port area.
- USGS reports epicenter about 68 km north-northwest of Ende.
- BMKG issued a tsunami warning and urged inland evacuation.
- Three aftershocks followed within 30 minutes, magnitudes 5.9, 5.6 and 6.1.
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”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Two people killed after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia”
- 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”
- 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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1 1 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.