Rescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 47

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. According to authorities, at least 47 people were killed, with 36 seriously injured and 77 with minor injuries, as reported by The Mainichi and other sources. The quake, followed by 341 aftershocks, is considered one of the Southeast Asian nation's worst in years.

Rescuers are working to search for bodies and provide aid to those affected. Around 5,000 people have been evacuated, with over 3,300 self-evacuated or stranded in a sports arena in the Sikka region, as stated by the disaster mitigation agency BNPB. Many residents are sleeping outdoors in makeshift tents due to fear of aftershocks and further damage to homes.

The Indonesian government has deployed over 3,500 military and police officers to the region to assist with relief efforts. Rescuers have been able to access parts of Maumere that were previously blocked by landslides. According to The Mainichi, searchers are digging through collapsed buildings and landslide debris to search for bodies.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Mainichi, New Straits Times, The Korea Times, People Daily Kenya, SABC News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.