Indonesia earthquake kills 51, evac 5000
Indonesian authorities announced the death of 51 people and the evacuation of around 5,000 residents from the affected areas following the earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia with a magnitude of 7.7 earlier Saturday in Nusa Tenggara Timur province. The quake caused landslides and widespread damage, damaging more than 1,300 homes and knocking out electricity, which led to the closure of 20 fuel stations. Extensive rescue operations are underway with the participation of more than 3,500 members of the military and police, amid concerns that some individuals may be missing under the rubble. The government has also suspended the possibility of declaring a state of emergency to support relief efforts. This earthquake is the deadliest in Indonesia since the 2022 quake, and it occurs within the "Pacific Ring of Fire," a region known for frequent seismic activity.
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