A 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia and a tsunami alert is issued
- A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck off the coast of Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- The earthquake occurred in the Flores region at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) at 5:58 AM local time on Saturday.
- The epicenter was located 68 kilometers (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.
- The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami alert and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks.
- Residents along the affected coasts were advised to move to higher ground while authorities closely monitor coastal tide gauges for any changes.
YAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 shook the coast of Indonesia, reported the U.S. Geological Survey.
So far, no casualties or damage have been reported. The quake struck the Flores region at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) at 5:58 AM local time on Saturday.
Its epicenter was located 68 kilometers (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami alert and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks.
The agency located the underwater quake near Flores Island. Residents along the affected coasts were advised to move to higher ground, while authorities closely monitor coastal tide gauges for any changes.
一场7.7级地震袭击印度尼西亚海岸，并发布海啸警报
雅加达，印度尼西亚（美联社）——一场7.7级强烈地震袭击了印度尼西亚海岸，美国地质调查局报告称。
目前尚未报告伤亡或损失。地震发生在弗洛雷斯地区，深度为10公里（6.2英里），当地时间周六上午5:58。
震中位于东努沙登加拉省恩德市以北西北68公里（42英里）处。印度尼西亚气象、气候和地球物理局发布了海啸警报，并敦促居民远离海滩和河岸。
该局将此次海底地震定位于弗洛雷斯岛附近。沿受影响海岸的居民被建议前往更高的地区，同时当局密切监测沿海潮位计以观察任何变化。