Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Flores region in Indonesia
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Flores region of Indonesia, following a devastating 7.7 magnitude quake that occurred just days prior. The disaster has resulted in significant casualties, widespread infrastructure damage, and ongoing rescue challenges due to frequent aftershocks.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the vulnerability of the region to seismic activity and subsequent landslides.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region on Thursday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Reuters reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. The tremor comes days after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Flores, killing dozens and causing widespread damage in the region.The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores Island on August 15, with its epicentre located about 68 km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara.
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