A strong offshore tremor triggered panic across Southeast Asia before officials confirmed there was no tsunami threat, highlighting the region’s vulnerability to sudden seismic shocks.
The quake struck with the epicenter at 171 km northeast Larantuka sub-district of Flores district in the province and the depth of 670 km under sea bed, according to a media report.
The quake struck with the epicentre at 78 km southwest of Bangkulu Utara district and a depth of 11 km under the sea bed
The quake struck at 5.54 am with the epicentre at 53 km northwest Jepara of the province and a depth of 578 km under the sea bed.
There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.
The death toll rose by 17 compared to Wednesday's count, while the number of injured rose to 2,549 with more than 70,000 displaced people, Efe news reported.
The number of people admitted to hospitals went up to 2,549 and those missing to 113. About 65,733 houses were damaged or destroyed.
Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation has advised local residents to refrain from entering the area within a 4- to 6.5-km radius around Mount Soputan
The twin disasters have left the coastal city of Palu and the adjoining areas in ruins and with a shortage of food, water, and fuel.
According to the Indonesian authorities, the death toll has risen to 1,234 from Friday's quake and tsunami hit in the Sulawesi island.
