an hour agoA 7.4 - degree earthquake in Indonesia
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)A powerful 7.4 - degree earthquake of Riterres registered across the coast of Indonesia's southern province, South Sulawes, causing people to flee their homes and dwellings in fear. The quake took place about 10 and 30 minutes in the morning on Tuesday, local time, in the Flores Sea. Officials said the quake [...]
The quake took place about 10 and 30 minutes in the morning on Tuesday, local time, in the Flores Sea. Officials said the quake affected the Eastern Nusa Tengara region, the BBC writes.
Thus far, no significant injuries or damage have been reported, but residents said that they have experienced severe quakes.
Social media videos showed people in Makassar City running out of shop buildings. There are reports that a hospital and hotel were evacuated.
Everyone was terrified. They run from their homes. Some were willing to run to the hills”, a resident named Takdir told the BBC in Indonesia.
However, he added, most people have turned to normal activity and there are no signs of tsunami.
This earthquake occurred just ten days after the eruption of Mount Semeru volcano on Java Island, leaving at least 46 people dead.
