At least 38 people are dead and rescue teams are still racing to find survivors. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia, leaving families waiting for news of loved ones trapped under collapsed structures. The first hours after a quake
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7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia Killing 38
By Staff Reporter | Global News Desk At least 38 people are dead and rescue teams are still racing to find survivors. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Flo...
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 38 people. Search and rescue teams are racing to find survivors. The death toll may rise as crews reach more affected areas.
Main Update
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.
Impact
At least 38 people have been confirmed dead, according to the initial report.
Current Status
A search and rescue operation is under way to locate survivors.
Location
Flores, eastern Indonesia — a region with a history of seismic activity.
What Next
The official death toll could change as rescue teams reach more areas.
Verification
A full damage assessment and detailed official statements are still awaited.
By Staff Reporter | Global News Desk
