BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 15. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has expressed condolences over the devastating earthquake in Indonesia.

This was stated in a post shared by the ministry on its X account.

"We are deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake in Indonesia, which resulted in loss of life and injuries.

We extend deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

Our thoughts are with the people and Government of Indonesia during this difficult time," the post says.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday morning. The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 05:58 local time (01:58 GMT+4) at a shallow depth near the coast of Flores Island, was 68 kilometers from the city of Ende, located in East Nusa Tenggara province. According to the latest information, the death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia has reached at least 38 people.