Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Indonesia
MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern Indonesian island of Flores on Saturday, killing at least 40 people and injuring 50. The disaster prompted thousands to evacuate their homes as rescue teams rushed to the scene. The quake triggered landslides that cut off roads, complicating rescue efforts. The death toll rose to 40 by Saturday evening, with around 2,000 people displaced.
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen offered assistance from monitoring satellites, stating, "Europe stands ready to deploy Copernicus, our eyes in the sky, to support search and rescue efforts. Indonesia, we stand with you." A 6.9-magnitude earthquake was reported on Sumatra island later that day, but there were no initial reports of damage or casualties.
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