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.
Reuters, AP News, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, BBC and 2 more
Key points
From NPR’s report- 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.
Why it matters. Landslides hindered rescues and cut a major highway across the affected area, while authorities worked in three regencies.
What to watch. Rescuers are searching for the missing amid aftershocks; the tsunami warning was lifted after sea levels remained stable.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued - AP News”
Key points from AP News
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region early Saturday.
- USGS places the quake depth at 10 kilometers with a 5:58 a.m. local time origin.
- Epicenter was 68 km north-northwest of Ende, East Nusa Tenggara province.
- Two aftershocks followed the initial quake, prompting a tsunami warning.
- Authorities urged coastal residents to move to higher ground and monitor tide gauges.
“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued”
Key points from The Guardian
- 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.
“At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia”
Key points from Al Jazeera
- 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.
“Two people killed after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia”
Key points from BBC
- 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.
“At least 5 killed in Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake hits Flores region”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores, Indonesia, early Saturday, causing collapse of buildings.
- At least five people were killed while others were injured from rubble and debris.
- Authorities issued, then lifted, a tsunami warning after monitoring showed no significant sea changes.
- USGS reports depth of 10km with epicenter 68km north-northwest of Ende; aftershocks followed.
- Hospitals evacuated patients and classrooms and seminary buildings sustained damage as people fled.
“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20”
Key points from NPR
- 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.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, tsunami warning issued - Reuters”
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued - AP News”
Key points from AP News
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region early Saturday.
- USGS places the quake depth at 10 kilometers with a 5:58 a.m. local time origin.
- Epicenter was 68 km north-northwest of Ende, East Nusa Tenggara province.
- Two aftershocks followed the initial quake, prompting a tsunami warning.
- Authorities urged coastal residents to move to higher ground and monitor tide gauges.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued”
Key points from The Guardian
- 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.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia”
Key points from Al Jazeera
- 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.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Two people killed after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia”
Key points from BBC
- 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.
SourceSouth 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”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores, Indonesia, early Saturday, causing collapse of buildings.
- At least five people were killed while others were injured from rubble and debris.
- Authorities issued, then lifted, a tsunami warning after monitoring showed no significant sea changes.
- USGS reports depth of 10km with epicenter 68km north-northwest of Ende; aftershocks followed.
- Hospitals evacuated patients and classrooms and seminary buildings sustained damage as people fled.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake”
SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR“Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20”
Key points from NPR
- 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.
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