Indonesia Earthquake: Over 1,300 Homes Damaged, Fuel Supplies Affected
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- A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday.
- At least 51 people have died and 5,000 evacuated.
- Over 1,300 houses damaged; 20 petrol stations inoperable.
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A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday morning, killing at least 51 people and injuring dozens. The quake, which hit East Nusa Tenggara province, triggered landslides, blocked roads, and caused widespread power outages. Around 5,000 people have been evacuated, with over 3,300 sheltering in a sports arena. More than 3,500 military and police personnel are assisting with rescue efforts. Over 1,300 houses have been damaged, and some individuals are believed to be trapped under debris, while 20 petrol stations remain inoperable.
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More than 1,300 houses have been damaged following the magnitude-7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia. Authorities report that some people are believed to be trapped under debris, and 20 petrol stations are inoperable due to power outages.
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Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency, BNPB, has reported that more than 1,300 houses have been damaged. Some individuals are believed to remain trapped beneath debris, and authorities have yet to provide an immediate estimate of the number of missing people. Additionally, power outages have disrupted fuel supplies, with state energy company Pertamina confirming that 20 petrol stations are currently unable to operate.
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