Earthquake Hits Indonesia: Rescue Teams Search for Survivors

Sun Sep 06 2026 06:11:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

After a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake in Flores, Indonesia, rescue teams are combing through rubble to find survivors amid widespread damage.

A 7.7‑magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores island, killing at least 47 people and damaging hundreds of buildings. Rescue crews are racing through destroyed streets to locate survivors. The quake also triggered dozens of after‑shocks and complex government aid responses. Communities are advised to stay away from damaged coastal areas as the region remains highly active.

A 7.7‑moment earthquake hit Indonesia’s Flores island late Saturday, wiping out homes and killing at least 47 people.

Rescue teams are racing through the debris‑filled streets, trying to locate survivors in the rubble‑filled villages. The quake’s shallow 15‑km depth made the shaking feel intense, and dozens of after‑shocks followed, spurring temporary medical tents and emergency shelters.

Hundreds of houses, schools and hospitals sustained severe damage. Official aid teams have shipped 10,500 relief packages to the hardest‑hit areas so far.

The government keeps a calm‑down message: stay away from damaged coastal spots and structures that may have weakened. Areas near the Pacific ring of fire remain vulnerable, reminding people how frequently earthquakes ring through the archipelago.