Rescuers in Indonesia recover more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53
A major earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia has killed 53 people, destroyed more than 900 homes, and displaced about 5,000 into temporary shelters. Recovery operations are ongoing as rescuers continue to search for victims.
An earthquake in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province has killed 53 people as recovery operations continue in the devastated region.
More than 900 homes were destroyed by the earthquake, according to PBS NewsHour reporting, and another 450 were damaged. The disaster has forced approximately 5,000 people into temporary shelters as rescuers work to account for the full scope of casualties and continue search operations.
The confirmed figures come as recovery teams extract additional bodies from the earthquake debris. The death toll has been rising as rescue efforts extend across the affected communities in the province.
Death toll from the earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara stands at 53, with more than 900 homes destroyed and approximately 5,000 people displaced.
Recovery operations are ongoing in East Nusa Tenggara; the full humanitarian toll may still be emerging as rescue teams continue their work. The stated figures track deaths, displacement, and structural damage as reported by recovery officials; any revision to these numbers would come from field assessments still in progress.
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