At Least 5 Dead After Magnitude-7.8 Quake Hits Off Indonesia Triggering Tsunami Alert.

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia near Flores island, leaving at least five people dead and causing significant structural damage. The quake triggered an initial tsunami alert and several strong aftershocks, prompting emergency evacuations and ongoing search and rescue operations as authorities fear the casualty count will increase.