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At least 38 killed after powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggers tsunami warning
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia's Flores region, killing at least 38 people, injuring several others, and causing widespread damage, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency.
- Authorities issued and later lifted a tsunami warning after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes; the quake's epicenter was near Ende city in East Nusa Tenggara province.
- Rescue teams recovered at least 20 bodies and continue searching for villagers believed buried under landslides triggered by the earthquake, while power outages and landslides have hampered communication and access.
- Hospitals evacuated patients and set up temporary treatment areas as a precaution, and the National Disaster Management Agency deployed a helicopter to support emergency response and logistics across the island region.
- Approximately 2,000 residents have evacuated to temporary shelters, with ongoing efforts to assess damage and assist affected communities amid challenging geography and disrupted transportation routes.
