DEVELOPING: Buildings Crumble After Powerful Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia – Tsunami Warning Issued (VIDEO)
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning. The post DEVELOPING: Buildings Crumble After Powerful Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia – Tsunami Warning Issued (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of Indonesia.
- The earthquake was felt in the Flores region, with violent shaking reported.
- A tsunami warning was issued by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.
- Residents were urged to stay away from beaches and riverbanks and move to higher ground.
- The epicenter was 68 kms (42 miles) north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.
- Indonesia is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- No immediate information on damage or casualties was available.