Massive Quake Hits Eastern Indonesia, Leaving Death Toll and Destruction in Its Wake. A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending shockwaves through the region and claiming at least five lives. The earthquake's epicentre was located in the Molucca Sea, a seismically active area prone to earthquakes, and it struck at a depth of approximately 200 kilometers. As rescue efforts get underway, concerns are growing about potential damage to nearby communities and infrastructure, with the full extent of the disaster still unknown.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people.
