Flores island: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 38 lives. In addition to the fatalities, the earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and briefly triggered a tsunami warning, which was subsequently lifted.

According to Deutsche Welle, experts such as Anthony Howard and earthquake and tsunami researcher Nuraini Rahma Hanifa have been analyzing recent seismic activities around the Pacific Rim, including regions like Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, and western Colombia. Their discussions focus on understanding these powerful quakes and exploring how communities can better prepare for potential aftershocks.