Indonesia quake kills at least 51 and leaves thousands displaced
A powerful earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least 51 people, damaged more than 1,300 homes and forced thousands from their houses.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least 51 people and displaced thousands, according to local authorities. The disaster struck on 16 August and left parts of the country dealing with widespread damage.
Officials said more than 1,300 homes were damaged in the quake, which has become one of Indonesia’s deadliest in recent years. About 5,000 people were forced to leave their homes as rescue and relief efforts continued.
The toll and damage figures were reported as authorities assessed the impact across affected areas. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes are common because of the region’s active tectonic plates.
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