A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the waters near Indonesia’s Flores Island early in the morning of the 15th, currently resulting in 2 deaths.
In any case, the previously issued tsunami warning has been lifted.
Wijayanto, Head of the Earthquake and Tsunami Division at Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, told media in Jakarta: “We have lifted the (tsunami warning), but will continue to monitor the sea level.”
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency stated that the epicenter was located in the sea 30 kilometers northeast of Mbay Town, East Nusa Tenggara Province, with a depth of 15 kilometers.
According to Indonesian media reports, strong tremors were felt in many areas, and many residents rushed into the streets in panic to seek refuge.
Indonesia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where seismic activity is frequent.