Indonesia earthquake kills 51, forces thousands to flee
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 51 people, injuring dozens and forcing around 5,000 residents to evacuate affected areas. Authorities reported 36 people suffered serious injuries while another 77 sustained minor injuries, as the earthquake triggered landslides, blocked roads and damaged more than 1,300 homes. Read more : PM […]
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51 people, according to the Daily Times. The quake also injured dozens, with 36 serious and 77 minor injuries reported. Around 5,000 residents were forced to evacuate affected areas.
The earthquake triggered landslides, blocked roads, and damaged over 1,300 homes. According to KahawaTungu, the quake had a depth of 15km and was followed by 341 aftershocks. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that over 900 homes and hundreds of other buildings were severely damaged.
Thousands of evacuees began receiving aid, with 10,500 aid packages sent to affected areas, as reported by KahawaTungu. The earthquake was felt as far west as Bima Regency and City, with multiple provinces affected, including Manggarai, East Manggarai, Sikka, Ngada, Ende, and West Manggarai. France 24 reported that some areas were left without electricity and telecommunications.
Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, CNBC World, KahawaTungu, France 24 — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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