Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, causing widespread panic in a region historically prone to deadly seismic activity. The tremors resulted in the collapse of numerous buildings and homes, leading to at least two confirmed fatalities.

In response to the offshore quake, local authorities issued a tsunami warning to alert residents in potentially affected coastal areas of the immediate danger.