Powerful earthquake sparks mass evacuations in Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude Indonesia earthquake off Flores island sparked mass evacuations and a tsunami warning. Learn about the impact and aftermath.

Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1.

The initial jolt was followed by strong aftershocks in the same area, including one with a magnitude of 6.1. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves following the quake and urged people to get to higher ground, but the warning was later lifted. So fa

The initial jolt was followed by strong aftershocks in the same area, including one with a magnitude of 6.1. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves following the quake and urged people to get to higher ground, but the warning was later lifted. So fa

MAUMERE — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least one person and sending thousands fleeing.

Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1

Thousands race to higher ground in eastern Indonesia as a major shallow earthquake sparks fears of a destructive tsunami.

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning. Residents in Nagekeo regency, the area closest to the epicentre, raced for higher ground as the sea retreated -- a possible sign of an approachin

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in eastern Indonesia triggered a tsunami warning - later lifted - and sent thousands of people fleeing.