A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning.
Violent shaking was felt in the Flores region.
The number of casualties is unknown.
Videos posted to social media show people running as buildings crumble during the quake.
NBC News reported:
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit off the coast of eastern Indonesia in the Flores region, the United States Geological Survey reported on Friday.
The epicenter was 68 kms (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. The agency located the shallow undersea quake near Flores island. Residents along affected coastlines were advised to move to higher ground as officials are closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes.
There was no immediate information available from authorities about possible damage from the quake.
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