Powerful Quake Jolts Indonesian Coast

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region on Saturday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. Originally recorded at 6.9, the quake's magnitude was later upgraded. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, further highlighting the region's seismic volatility.

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region on Saturday, bringing concerns of aftershocks and potential damage.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the seismic activity, initially recording it at a 6.9 magnitude before upgrading it to 7.6.

The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), heightening the risk and potential impact on the surrounding areas.