Rescuers continue searching through rubble and landslide debris in eastern Indonesia after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores island. Multiple outlets report that teams recover bodies while also checking for possible survivors, with the operation hampered by aftershocks and landslides.
Death toll estimates differ by outlet and over time. The Guardian and several others describe at least 47 deaths, while the Jamaica Star and Stuff.co.nz report higher figures in subsequent updates, citing 53 and 51 deaths respectively. The Globe and Mail reports 53 deaths as well, along with about 135 injuries and thousands displaced. Al Jazeera says at least 68 people are killed, noting that aftershocks and landslides impede aid.
Outlets also provide varying regional breakdowns and details. The Guardian cites deaths across multiple regencies on Flores, including Manggarai and East Manggarai, plus other areas such as Sikka, Ngada and Ende. Other reports focus more broadly on rescue efforts and the quake’s immediate impacts, including injuries and displacement.
