Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least five

Shallow quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher groundA powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, killing at least five people, causing widespread panic and collapsing buildings and homes in a region prone to deadly earthquakes.Authorities had issued a tsunami warning, which has since been lifted, but there have been dozens of aftershocks, including one with a magnitude of 6.1. Continue reading...