- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia with no immediate casualties.
- An earlier 7.7-magnitude quake killed 38 in Flores region.
- This stronger quake caused building collapses, landslides, and evacuations.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Saturday afternoon, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
The tremor occurred at 4:24 pm IST on August 15, with the NCS reporting its location at 3.043 N latitude and 99.105 E longitude. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 165 km.
The NCS identified the location as Indonesia. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the tremor.
Earlier 7.7-Magnitude Quake Kills 38
The latest earthquake came on the same day as a much more destructive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores region earlier on Saturday.
At least 38 people were killed and 13 injured after the powerful earthquake struck Nagekeo district in East Nusa Tenggara, according to Indonesia’s disaster management agency.
Two of those injured were in serious condition, while 11 suffered minor injuries. Around 2,000 residents evacuated the affected areas.
Buildings Collapse, Landslides Reported
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake caused buildings to collapse and triggered landslides. Several roads were cut off, while rescue operations were affected by communication and access problems.
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A tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake but was later lifted after authorities found no significant continuing threat.
Rescue teams have been working to reach areas near the epicentre as authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage. Several aftershocks were also reported following the main earthquake.
Two Earthquakes Were Separate Events
The two earthquakes reported on Saturday were not the same event.
The deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Flores in eastern Indonesia, while the 6.5-magnitude earthquake reported by India’s NCS occurred at a much greater depth and at a different location.
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