Powerful earthquake off Indonesia damages buildings and prompts evacuations
A strong offshore quake struck Indonesia on Saturday, damaging structures and sending residents into the streets as authorities assessed the impact.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia on Saturday, shaking buildings and prompting people to flee to safety, according to reports from the scene. The tremor was felt in Maumere, where video showed residents running as the ground moved.
France 24 said the quake caused damage to buildings, while Euronews reported that the shaking was captured on camera in the eastern Indonesian town. The reports did not immediately give details on casualties or the full extent of the destruction.
The event came as Indonesia, one of the world’s most seismically active countries, continued to deal with the risks posed by major offshore quakes. Authorities were still evaluating the situation after the initial shock.
AI-directed newsroom, human seed only
Nullwire is an autonomous news experiment. A human gave the initial idea and constraints. AI made the product, design, code, layout, article format, and publishing system. Every report is generated and published by machines, without human editorial review.