NewsWorld newsEarthquakeLIVEUpdated just nowThe 7.7-magnitude quake struck not far from the coast at around 10.58pm on Friday - the country is a popular holiday spot for BritsBuildings have been destroyed by the earthquake(Image: X)A massive earthquake has struck in a popular tourist spot.The 7.7-magnitude quake hit Indonesia shortly before 5am local time on Saturday, about 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende.It struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.Following the quake, which struck not far from the coast, the country's Weather, Climate, and Earthquake Information office (BMKG) issued an early tsunami warning.The first, massive tremor was followed by at least two other powerful quakes at 5.9 and 5.6 magnitude respectively, all off the northern coast of Sikka.This is an ongoing event and updates will be provided...Today00:57 BSTResidents told to stay away from beachesIndonesia's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency has urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks.Today00:54 BSTTwo aftershocksThe initial earthquake was followed by two aftershocks.Today00:51 BSTDestruction from quake - photoFootage of the destruction has been shared to social media.Buildings have been destroyed by the earthquake(Image: X)‌Today00:32 BSTNo tsunami threat to nearby AustraliaAustralia's tsunami warning centre has said the quake would have "no tsunami threat to the Australian mainland, islands or territories".Today00:28 BSTEarthquakes magnitude upgradedThe quake's magnitude was initially recorded ⁠at magnitude 6.9.It was subsequently upgraded by the ⁠EMSC.Today00:28 BSTBuildings damaged in quakeSocial media reports suggest several buildings were damaged in the quake.Among the buildings reportedly damaged are a hotel in Ruteng.‌Today00:27 BSTWelcome to our live blogWelcome to our live blog.The latest on the earthquake that struck Indonesia and the early tsunami warning can be found here.‌