Magnitude 7. 7 Quake Hits Off Coast of Indonesia, Killing at Least 47 Indonesia has long been prone to natural disasters, with each new catastrophe often catching its people off guard. The latest magnitude 7.
7 earthquake to strike off the coast of Flores island is a grim reminder of the country's vulnerability to seismic activity.
The epicenter was in the eastern Flores region, which includes the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.