Indonesia's magnitude 7.7 earthquake leaves at least 51 dead
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Indonesia, killing at least 51 people and forcing thousands from their homes in one of the country's deadliest quakes in recent years.
Indonesia has been hit by a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that has claimed at least 51 lives and caused widespread destruction, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in recent years.
Scale of the damage
More than 1,300 homes have been damaged by the quake. The scale of destruction has forced roughly 5,000 people to leave their homes and seek temporary shelter elsewhere.
Situation still unfolding
Authorities in Indonesia are working to assess the full extent of the disaster and deliver aid to affected communities. Given the strength of the quake and the already significant death toll and displacement figures, the situation is expected to continue developing as more information emerges about casualties and damage.
Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region prone to frequent seismic activity and volcanic eruptions, meaning its population and authorities regularly face the challenges posed by natural disasters.
