2021 Flores earthquake

2021 Flores earthquake
UTC time2021-12-14 03:20:24
ISC event621629136
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date14 December 2021 (2021-12-14)
Local time11:20:24 WITA
Magnitude7.3–7.4 Mw
Depth16.1 km (10.0 mi)
Epicenter7°36′11″S 122°12′00″E / 7.603°S 122.200°E / -7.603; 122.200
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedIndonesia
Total damageModerate
Max. intensityMMI VI (Strong)
Tsunami7 cm (2.8 in)
Aftershocks896 (as of 20 December 2021)
Casualties1 dead, 173 injured

An earthquake occurred 112 km, offshore, north of Maumere in the Flores Sea on 14 December. The quake had a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.3 according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). One person was killed and 173 others suffered injuries.