Indonesian quake causes 51 deaths and thousands evacuated
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, resulting in the death of 51 people and the evacuation of approximately 5,000 residents from the area. The earthquake, which occurred in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, caused landslides and road closures, with 36 individuals seriously injured and 77 lightly wounded. Rescue teams are continuing their efforts as hundreds remain trapped beneath the rubble, with more than 3,500 military and police personnel deployed to assist. Over 1,300 homes have been damaged, and 20 gas stations have ceased operation due to power outages. Meanwhile, the government is considering declaring a state of emergency to mobilize resources and expand its response efforts. This earthquake is among the worst in Indonesia in recent years, occurring in an earthquake-prone region on the "Pacific Ring of Fire."
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