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.
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“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20”
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 20
Key points
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region early Saturday.
- Authorities report at least 20 deaths and six injuries with two missing.
- Landslides triggered by the quake hinder rescue efforts and cut a major highway.
- A tsunami warning was issued and then lifted after sea levels stayed stable.
- Aftershocks followed the initial quake as rescuers worked across three regencies.
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
- 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”
- 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”
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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.