A magnitude‑7.7 earthquake struck waters near Indonesia's Flores Island on the early morning of the Aug 15, leaving two people dead. According to the latest update, the tsunami warning triggered by the quake has been lifted.
The tremor occurred in the above‑mentioned waters in the early morning, with a focal depth of 15 kilometres. Many residents rushed onto roads in panic to seek shelter when the earthquake hit.
Indonesia's disaster‑relief authorities confirmed two fatalities from the earthquake and warned that aftershocks may still occur.
Indonesia lies on the Circum‑Pacific Volcanic and Seismic Belt and is frequently hit by seismic activity.
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