7.7 magnitude earthquake in Flores region of Indonesia

The US Geological Survey announced that a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Flores region of Indonesia. According to initial reports, at least 2 people died in the earthquake.

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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Flores region of Indonesia.
While a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake at a depth of 10 kilometers, at least 2 people lost their lives, according to initial findings.

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Indonesia is frequently shaken by earthquakes due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire seismic zone.

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According to the data of the US Geological Survey, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Flores region of Indonesia, a South East Asian country.

Following the earthquake, which was reported to have occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, dozens of aftershocks of magnitude 5.1 to 6.2 occurred.

AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE DIE

The European-Mediterranean Seismology Center announced the magnitude of the first earthquake as 7.7. A tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake.

Images began to come from the country where aftershocks continued, showing that some buildings were destroyed and many others were damaged. According to preliminary information, at least 2 people lost their lives.