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.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished23:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished23:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued”
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia, and a tsunami warning is issued.
Key points
- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region at 5:58am local time.
- USGS reports depth of 10km and epicentre about 68km north-northwest of Ende.
- Two aftershocks followed the initial quake, prompting emergency alerts.
- Indonesia’s BMKG issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to higher ground.
- Australia’s tsunami warning centre said there is no threat to the mainland or territories.
Other reports
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
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- 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”
- 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”
- 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.