Powerful M7.7 Earthquake in Flores, Indonesia Today! Collapsed Buildings & Tsunami Evacuations

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 15th. The shallow quake caused building collapses, killing at least five people and triggering a tsunami warning. Widespread power outages and damaged infrastructure have hampered rescue efforts, while thousands were evacuated to higher ground before the tsunami alert was eventually lifted.