Powerful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, triggering a temporary tsunami warning and local evacuations to higher ground. The shallow undersea tremor struck roughly 68 kilometers northwest of Ende, sparking widespread panic before the tsunami alert was lifted. At least two deaths reported, with building damage and localized structural collapses in areas like Maumere and Sikka Regency.