Indonesia rocked by powerful 7.7 quake, tsunami warning called off

A tsunami alert has been called off after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia.

Damage from the earthquake. Source: Twitter: BNPB Indonesia

A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage.

The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit. 

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