re immediately activated. Coastal communities were urged to move to higher ground as a precaution, while evacuation efforts were coordinated by local authorities. There is a potential for dangerous sea waves following this earthquake , officials said in a statement, urging residents to remain alert and follow official instructions. Initial reports indicated damage to infrastructure, including cracked roads, damaged buildings and temporary power outages in affected areas. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the full extent of casualties or destruction as rescue and assessment operations continue. Indonesia lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire , a highly active seismic zone where earthquakes and volcanic activity are common due to tectonic plate movements. Earthquakes of this magnitude pose significant risks, particularly to densely populated coastal regions. Seismologists noted that the offshore location and depth of the quake increased the possibility of tsunami formation, although such outcomes depend on several geological factors. Neighboring countries in Southeast Asia are closely monitoring the situation, though no immediate threats beyond Indonesian waters have been reported so far. Residents described scenes of fear and confusion as the ground shook violently. Everything started shaking suddenly. We ran outside immediately , said one witness from a coastal town. Emergency services remain on high alert as authorities continue to monitor sea levels and aftershocks. Residents have been advised to stay away from coastal areas and avoid returning to evacuated zones until officials declare it safe. Source : The Guardian