No warning before tsunami hit Indonesian coast, killing at least 222

There was no warning as a tsunami slammed into beaches on Indonesia's Java and Sumatra islands, leaving destruction and a rising death toll in its wake.

Banten was smashed by a tsunami on Saturday following an eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano. Source: AAP

The deadly tsunami struck in the dark, without warning.

At least 222 people were killed as waves smashed into houses, hotels and other beachside buildings on Saturday night along Indonesia's Sunda Strait following an eruption and possible landslide on Anak Krakatau, one of the world's most infamous volcanic islands.

More than 800 others were injured and dozens were reported missing after the tsunami hit coastal areas along western Java and southern Sumatra islands at 9.27pm amid a Christmas holiday weekend, the Disaster Management Agency said.

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