Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia

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A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Flores on Tuesday, authorities said, prompting a tsunami alert for the country.

The quake struck 11.5 miles below sea level and was centered 74 miles north of Momiri, the island’s second largest city in East Nusa Tenggara province, according to the US Geological Survey.

The Indonesian Meteorological Agency has warned of the possibility of a tsunami.

News footage showed people fleeing affected buildings.

There were no immediate reports of deaths, injuries or damage.

“There is no information on the damage yet. A rapid response team is working to gather information,” Abdel Mahari, a spokesperson for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, told The Associated Press.

Indonesia is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions as the densely populated archipelago lies on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Ocean.

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