A 7.4-magnitude earthquake that shook parts of Indonesia’s eastern region left 350 homes damaged and displaced nearly 800 people, an official said Wednesday.
The quake that struck off Flores island on Tuesday triggered a tsunami warning that was lifted two hours later.
Tide gauges showed a slight increase in water levels, officials said.
Abdul Muhari, spokesman for the National Disaster Management Agency said the Selayar Islands district was worst hit by the quake.
In addition to homes, the quake also damaged three schools, two places of worship, and a traditional port, he said.
He added that seven people were injured but there were no reports of fatalities.
In Sikka district on Flores island, 770 people sought refuge in government buildings.
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In 1992, a powerful earthquake off Flores island triggered a tsunami that killed at least 2,500 people.
Also in 2004 magnitude 9.1 tremors struck off the coast of Sumatra and triggered a tsunami that killed 220,000 and in 2018, a powerful quake shook the island of Lombok killed more than 550 people.(DPA/NAN)
