A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region, killing at least 38 people and injuring several others. The shallow earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, prompting coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at a depth of around 10 kilometres off the northern coast of Flores. Strong aftershocks followed, including one measuring 6.1 magnitude. Buildings and other structures were damaged, including a port structure that partially collapsed. Rescue teams searched through rubble for survivors and recovered victims as authorities assessed the extent of the destruction.

Tsunami waves measuring less than three feet were recorded in several areas before the warning was lifted around three hours after the earthquake.


Indonesia Earthquake: 7.7-Magnitude Quake Kills 38 | Tsunami Warning Issued, Buildings Collapse

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region, killing at least 38 people and triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey.

Strong shaking was reported across parts of East Nusa Tenggara, while buildings and other structures were damaged. Rescue teams searched through collapsed buildings and rubble as authorities worked to evacuate residents and recover victims.

The powerful quake was followed by aftershocks, including one measuring 6.1 magnitude. Tsunami waves of less than three feet were recorded in some areas before the warning was lifted.

Watch this report for the latest updates on the Indonesia earthquake, Flores damage, casualties, tsunami warning and ongoing rescue operations.

Indonesia Earthquake: 7.7-Magnitude Quake Kills 38 | Tsunami Warning Issued Then Lifted 

A powerful undersea earthquake that struck off the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java has killed four people and damaged hundreds of buildings, the nation's disaster agency said on Saturday (August 3). Four people died, some of heart attack or fatigue, as people rushed away from the coastline, Agus Wibowo, spokesman of the disaster mitigation agency told a news briefing. Four others were injured, and more than 200 buildings were damaged by the quake, he said. Wibowo urged people stay in the coastal area to be alert as he warned that a study by Indonesia's geophysics agency showed there is a potential quake of 8.8 magnitude in the area that would trigger a 20-metre high tsunami, though he added that no one can predict when it would happen. He also urged people to fix houses that had bad foundations. Indonesia is situated on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, which is frequently hit by earthquakes that are sometimes accompanied by tsunamis.

Indonesians assess damage after quake kills four

Video shows damage in quake and tsunami hit Indonesia

Two people were killed and more than 20 injured as a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit Banjarnegara district of Central Java late on Wednesday.

“Victims were killed or injured by falling buildings,” the national rescue agency said in a statement. "People are being treated in hospital or have been evacuated to temporary shelters."

The shallow earthquake brought down hundreds of poorly built buildings in Indonesia, forcing more than 2,000 people to flee their homes, rescue officials said.

Quakes are common in Indonesia, which straddles the Pacific "Ring of Fire", a hot spot for seismic activity due to friction between tectonic plates. 
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The shallow earthquake brought down hundreds of poorly built buildings in Indonesia, forcing more than 2,000 people to flee their homes, rescue officials said

Two people were killed and more than 20 injured as a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit Banjarnegara district of Central Java late on Wednesday. “Victims were killed or injured by falling buildings,” the national rescue agency said in a statement. "People are being treated in hospital or have been evacuated to temporary shelters." The shallow earthquake brought down hundreds of poorly built buildings in Indonesia, forcing more than 2,000 people to flee their homes, rescue officials said. Quakes are common in Indonesia, which straddles the Pacific "Ring of Fire", a hot spot for seismic activity due to friction between tectonic plates.

2 killed as 4.4 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia late Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

The quake had a depth of 11.9 kilometres (7 miles) and its epicentre was in the Seram Sea around 194 kilometres (121 miles) northwest of Ambon, capital of Maluku province, according to USGS.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. 
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The quake had a depth of 11.9 kilometres and its epicentre was in the Seram Sea around 194 kilometres northwest of Ambon, capital of Maluku province

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia late Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake had a depth of 11.9 kilometres (7 miles) and its epicentre was in the Seram Sea around 194 kilometres (121 miles) northwest of Ambon, capital of Maluku province, according to USGS. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Shallow 6.1-magnitude quake hits off eastern Indonesia: USGS

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