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7.7 Magnitude Quake Off Flores Triggers Tsunami Warning
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Flores island early Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of East Nusa Tenggara. The quake hit at a shallow depth…
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Flores island early Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of East Nusa Tenggara. The quake hit at a shallow depth of about 10km, with its epicentre located northeast of Mbay according to Indonesia's BMKG agency.
Two strong aftershocks of magnitudes 5.6 and 5.9 followed. There were no immediate confirmed reports of casualties, though unverified footage showed structural damage on Flores. Indonesia, sitting on the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences earthquakes.
The Indian Opinion
The immediate tsunami warning and revised magnitudes show how early reports can shift, but that is no reason to dismiss the danger. Some online speculation about damage may run ahead of official confirmation. The real test will be whether BMKG's warning proves accurate and whether the region's disaster preparedness has improved since past quakes.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
