Maumere Search and Rescue Agency

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and causing severe damage to buildings and homes. The quake was followed by a tsunami warning that was later lifted after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes. Rescuers are continuing to search for missing villagers while communication disruptions and landslides have hampered relief efforts.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast near Flores, causing buildings and homes to collapse and killing at least two people. Although authorities initially issued a tsunami warning, it was later lifted because monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes. The quake, which hit the region with a depth of 10 kilometers, caused severe damage across much of Flores island.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, striking the Flores region and causing severe damage, collapsed buildings, and killing at least two people. Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning but later lifted it after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes. The quake was reported to have hit near Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.