Indonesia earthquake kills two people, tsunami warning lifted
Early on Saturday, an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 occurred off Indonesia's coast, leading to the collapse of buildings and the deaths of at least two individuals. A tsunami warning was issued by authorities, who advised those living on the coast to relocate to higher elevations; however, this warning was subsequently withdrawn when no notable alterations in sea level were recorded.
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