Indonesia experienced a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Sumatra hours after a deadly 7.7-magnitude tremor in Flores, with rescue teams searching debris as the death toll reached 38.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in eastern Indonesia triggered a tsunami warning - later lifted - and sent thousands of people fleeing.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's coast triggers tsunami warnings, following strong aftershocks in the region.