Second Strong Quake Hits Indonesia as Flores Death Toll Climbs to 38
What Happened
Indonesia was struck by a second major earthquake of magnitude 6.9 near Sumatra on Saturday, hours after a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake hit Flores Island. Rescue teams are searching through collapsed buildings and landslide-hit areas on Flores, where the death toll has risen to 38, with dozens injured and around 2,000 residents evacuated.
Key Takeaways
Indonesia is facing a major disaster response challenge as rescuers race to find survivors on Flores after a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake, while a second 6.9-magnitude tremor raises fears of further damage and aftershocks.