What happened (earthquake, warnings, casualties)
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday. Reported impacts include at least 40 deaths, dozens of injuries, widespread damage, panic, and collapsed buildings.
Tsunami warning: evacuation advice and lifting
Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas and told coastal residents to move to higher ground. Authorities later lifted the tsunami warning after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes posing a threat to coastal communities.
Local impact in East Nusa Tenggara
In East Nusa Tenggara, local police reported severe damage and building collapses. Power outages were reported and these outages hindered rescue operations.
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