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A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, killing at least 68 and injuring more than 200, displacing about 12,800 people as rescuers search collapsed buildings; aid is arriving by air and helicopters, while officials declare a 14-day emergency and plan field hospitals as Flores bears the brunt of damage and thousands remain in shelters.
Indonesia’s Flores region was hit by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that prompted a tsunami warning which was later lifted; authorities ordered evacuations and dispatched search-and-rescue teams as aftershocks continued, with casualty reports ranging from one to two deaths and multiple injuries as rapid assessments proceeded.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores in eastern Indonesia at a shallow depth, triggering a tsunami warning with potential waves of 0.5–3 meters across East Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara. The quake, followed by aftershocks, prompted evacuations and reports of damaged buildings, but no casualties were immediately reported. Authorities noted sea level changes and warned residents to stay away from shores; Australia’s warning center said there was no tsunami threat to the mainland.