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EMSC: Tsunami warning issued after earthquake strikes Indonesia

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake off the coast of Indonesia triggers an active tsunami warning.

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🇬🇧 English Aug 14, 23:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 14, 23:36 UTC · la Repubblica

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The brief

Residents and coastal areas face an active tsunami warning following a massive underwater earthquake. The alert comes directly after seismic monitors registered a major tremor off the Indonesian coast.

The tremor struck off the coast of Indonesia, with the United States Geological Survey and other monitoring networks recording a magnitude of 7.7. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre initially noted the event at a magnitude of 7.6, centering the activity near the Flores region along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Coverage across outlets including The Guardian, CNN, NBC News, Reuters, The New York Times, FOX Weather, and The Jerusalem Post details the offshore strike and subsequent warning issuance. Coverage does not yet specify immediate damage tolls, exact wave heights, or whether evacuations are underway.

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Quick answers

What was the magnitude of the earthquake?

The earthquake was registered at a magnitude of 7.7 by the USGS, while the EMSC recorded it at a magnitude of 7.6.

Where did the earthquake strike?

The tremor struck off the coast of Indonesia, specifically near the Flores region.

Was a tsunami warning issued?

Yes, a tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.

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