Indonesia earthquake today: Death toll rises to 38, victims ‘trapped’ in buildings after 7.7 magnitude quake—10 updates
Indonesia earthquake today: Tsunami waves of less than 1 metre (3 feet) were reported in several parts of the Southeast Asian nation following the early-morning tremor. The tsunami warning was withdrawn about three hours after the earthquake.
On Saturday, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Indonesia, resulting in at least 38 deaths and numerous injuries, with two people still trapped beneath the rubble. The quake caused several buildings to collapse, trapping victims inside. Rescue teams recovered 20 bodies in the port town of Maumere, while 2,000 residents evacuated their homes, according to local officials.
Tsunami waves of less than 1 meter were reported in several parts of the country, but the warning was later withdrawn. Video footage captured a building in Maumere collapsing, causing panic among residents. The earthquake prompted at least 52 aftershocks, ranging from magnitudes 3.6 to 6.2, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.
East Nusa Tenggara Governor Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena confirmed that five people died as their homes collapsed while they were sleeping.
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