At least 47 killed, 157 homes damaged as Indonesia reels from devastation after three earthquakes

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has devastated Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, claiming at least 47 lives and severely damaging 157 homes, according to preliminary data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The Manggarai Regency recorded the highest fatalities with 24 deaths, followed by East Manggarai with 17.

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The quake left a trail of severe structural destruction across Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province.

The quake's impact extends beyond residential buildings, with 157 homes severely damaged, 41 moderately, and 148 lightly. Critical public infrastructure also suffered, including 87 educational facilities, 18 healthcare centers, six administrative offices, and five places of worship. In response, the BNPB has dispatched extensive emergency supplies, and a major airlift operation was launched from Jakarta to transport 50,000 aid packages.

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To support relief operations, BNPB has dispatched extensive emergency supplies to the affected region.

President Prabowo Subianto oversaw the initial dispatch of aid. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a tsunami warning, which was later lifted. The region experienced further seismic activity, including a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Tomini and a 6.5-magnitude quake earlier on Saturday. Rescuers are searching for villagers believed buried under mudslides triggered by the quakes, while power outages have hampered efforts.

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President Prabowo Subianto oversaw the initial dispatch of 10,500 packages that arrived at the airbase for immediate deployment.