Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

A magnitude seven point seven earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged people along affected coastlines to move to higher ground. Phys.org reports Indonesia sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone prone to frequent seismic activity.

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