At least five people have died after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia early Saturday morning, foreign media reported.

The powerful earthquake struck the island of Flores shortly before 05:00 local time. It occurred at a depth of 15 km, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said in a statement.

Search-and-rescue teams are working to rescue those trapped in buildings damaged by the earthquake and the dozens of aftershocks that followed. A tsunami warning was issued but lifted three hours after the initial tremor.

The powerful earthquake struck the island of Flores shortly before 05:00 local time. It occurred at a depth of 15 km, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said in a statement.

Search-and-rescue teams are working to rescue those trapped in buildings damaged by the earthquake and the dozens of aftershocks that followed. A tsunami warning was issued but lifted three hours after the initial tremor.

Strong aftershocks were felt in the same area, including one with a magnitude of 6.1. Around 2,000 residents in Nagekeo were evacuated, while damage was reported to a significant number of buildings.

Indonesia’s vast archipelago is prone to frequent seismic and volcanic activity because of its location on the “Pacific Ring of Fire.”

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A 17-year-old has sustained serious bodily injuries caused by being struck by the propeller of a watercraft, necessitating his immediate transfer to the Trauma Hospital in Tirana.

After being injured by the boat’s propeller in the water, the teenager received initial treatment at the Regional Hospital of Vlora.

The medical team there intervened to stop the bleeding and stabilized the patient to make the transfer possible.

Due to the severe trauma and the nature of the wounds, his condition required specialized care, so the decision was made to send him urgently to the capital, where he continues to receive appropriate treatment.

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