Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 51 as rescue efforts continue
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday morning local time, killing at least 51 people and forcing thousands from their homes. The strongest effects were reported on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with damage concentrated around Maumere, Sikka regency and nearby areas. Rescue teams were still working to reach communities cut off by landslides and blocked roads.The quake hit at 5:58am local time, or 21:58 GMT on Friday, with its epicentre about 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende, according to the US Geological Survey. The agency said the earthquake was shallow, at a depth of 10 kilometres,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 06:32 LONDON
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Deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island leaves thousands awaiting aid
A powerful earthquake has struck Indonesia's Flores island, killing 48 people and leaving thousands of residents waiting for aid. The 7.7-magnitude quake hit early yesterday and was followed by hundreds of aftershocks, according to the national disaster agency. People in several areas have been left without electricity and telecommunications, while at least one emergency access road remains blocked.The agency said at least 101 people were injured, while about 5,000 residents fled their homes after the shallow offshore quake. Its spokesman, Berton Suar Pelita Panjaitan, said the death toll rose by one between Saturday night and Sunday morning. He also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 04:30 LONDON
