Indonesia earthquake death toll reaches 87, over 150,000 displaced

A week after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores Island, the death toll has risen to 87, with 1,298 people injured. The seismic event has left more than 150,000 residents displaced, struggling with damaged homes and the persistent threat of aftershocks.

Authorities report that over 4,250 tremors have shaken the region since the initial quake, complicating rescue and assessment efforts. The earthquake, which occurred last Saturday morning, had its epicenter northwest of Ende, Flores' most populous city, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The powerful seismic activity also generated waves nearly a meter high, causing widespread destruction.

Tens of thousands of homes and buildings have been damaged, with over 17,000 suffering severe harm. Indonesia's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it particularly vulnerable to such natural disasters. The country is still recovering from the devastating 2004 Sumatra earthquake and tsunami, which claimed around 167,000 lives in Indonesia alone.