Jakarta: (RightNow) A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia’s coast, prompting a tsunami alert. The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 35 kilometers, with varying reports from different seismic agencies.

The governor of East Nusa Tenggara province reported that 5 people died under the rubble. Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency initially reported 1 death and 4 injuries.

In the city of Maumere on Flores Island, part of a building collapsed, causing people to flee to the streets. Indonesia’s Geophysics Agency recorded the earthquake’s depth at 15 kilometers at 4:58 AM.

Australia’s Tsunami Warning Center stated there is no tsunami threat to Australia. Tsunami warnings were issued for some coastal areas in Indonesia.

It is important to note that Indonesia frequently experiences seismic activity and is prone to earthquakes.