# Indonesia earthquake death toll exceeds 50, agency says

https://mins.news/en/item/23514

- TASS, 2026-08-16 14:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2173871

> The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Indonesia has risen to 51, with more than 100 people injured, the Associated Press reported, citing local authorities. Around 5,000 people were left homeless, over 900 buildings were destroyed and about 450 damaged. Communication problems and power outages are complicating rescue operations.

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