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7.3-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

7.3-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

13 Sept 21:26 Key points summarised by AI
  • A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, north of Flores island, triggering panic among local residents.
  • Monitors initially issued a tsunami warning, which was swiftly lifted, and no significant damage or casualties were immediately reported.
  • Despite the terror experienced by those near the epicenter, authorities urged calm and advised residents to move to safe, elevated locations away from the shore.
  • Indonesia's position on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' makes it highly susceptible to frequent and intense seismic and volcanic activity.
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