A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning.
There are no immediate reports of casualties.
The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region at a depth of 10 km at 5:58 am local time. Its epicentre was 68 km north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.
The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks.
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning for part of East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi provinces, and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks.
Residents along affected coastlines were advised to move to higher ground as officials were closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes.
The quake was felt across much of Flores Island. Initial reports indicate there was damage to homes and public facilities, though officials had not yet
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