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Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Indonesia's Flores Region
Just the facts
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region at 5:58 a.m. local time on Saturday morning. The United States Geological Survey recorded the tremor at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers beneath the ocean floor. Emergency authorities and seismological agencies monitored the region for potential tsunami risks and structural damage across nearby coastal communities. Indonesia sits along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, making the nation prone to frequent volcanic activity and powerful earthquakes.
Why this is news
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region at 5:58 a.m. local time on Saturday. The United States Geological Survey reported that the seismic epicenter occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Developments timeline
- Indonesian emergency management authorities reported at least two fatalities following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Flores Island as officials urged coastal residents to move to higher ground.
Sources
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