# Rescue teams search for survivors after powerful Indonesia earthquake

https://mins.news/en/item/23297

- The Guardian, 2026-08-16 03:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/16/rescue-teams-search-for-survivors-in-indonesia-after-powerful-earthquake

> Rescue crews are searching collapsed buildings and landslide debris on Flores for survivors and victims after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 47 people, injured more than 100 and displaced thousands. More than 900 homes were destroyed, while roads, power and communications remained disrupted in several areas.

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