Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations
Summary
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and trapping others under collapsed buildings. Rescue teams are working to find survivors while people evacuate to higher ground due to tsunami fears, which were later lifted.Key Facts
- The earthquake hit early Saturday off the north coast of Flores island.
- At least 20 people died, six were injured, and others remain trapped under rubble.
- The hardest-hit area is Nagekeo regency, close to the quake’s epicenter.
- Landslides caused by the quake blocked several roads, slowing rescue efforts.
- Residents fled to higher ground after the sea level dropped, a sign of a possible tsunami.
- Authorities issued a tsunami warning but later canceled it, continuing to monitor sea levels.
- The quake caused dozens of aftershocks, the strongest measuring magnitude 6.1.
- Indonesia lies in the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a zone known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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