A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia near the Flores region, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Multiple outlets report the quake occurs around 5:58 a.m. local time on Saturday and is located north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.
USGS is cited as the source for the quake’s magnitude, and Deutsche Welle reports it is followed by at least two aftershocks. The Guardian adds a reported depth of about 10 km. Several outlets say Indonesia issues a tsunami warning, with The Hindu specifically noting that BMKG (Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency) warns that tsunami waves could be generated. Other reports emphasize public instructions to move away from beaches and to higher ground, while The Guardian notes that no immediate casualties or damage are reported.
Overall coverage focuses on the quake’s location and timing, the USGS magnitude, and the tsunami risk messaging; differences mainly reflect how each outlet describes depth, proximity to local areas, and any immediate public guidance.
