At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia earthquake of magnitude 7.7
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 47 people. Rescue teams are searching for survivors under collapsed buildings as authorities warn of continued aftershocks in the region.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 47 people and leaving thousands displaced. Officials fear the death toll could rise as search efforts continue beneath collapsed buildings.
Rescue teams are working with heavy equipment in rural and mountainous areas where access to damaged regions has proven difficult. Hospitals have been overwhelmed with an influx of injured people, while power and communications outages are complicating coordination efforts.
The geological agency has warned that aftershocks could continue in the region and urged residents to stay away from damaged structures. Indonesia remains one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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