Key facts
- A magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred off the coast of Indonesia.
- The earthquake was located in the Flores region.
- The quake's depth was 10 km.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck off the coast of Indonesia on Saturday in the Flores region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
A significant earthquake off the coast of Indonesia raises concerns about potential tsunamis and seismic activity in a region prone to such events, impacting local populations and infrastructure.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Saturday in the Flores region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles).
The initial magnitude recorded for the earthquake was 6.9, but it was later upgraded by EMSC to 7.6.
Reuters reported on the event, with Carlos Méndez in Mexico City credited for the reporting, and Mark Porter and Lisa Shumaker as editors.