NewzA powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, leaving at least 47 people dead and dozens injured. The disaster has caused widespread devastation, prompting authorities to warn that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue and assessment efforts continue.
In addition to the initial eastern offshore quake, the region experienced a secondary 6.4-magnitude tremor that hit Sumatra. The cascading seismic activity has compounded the emergency response challenges for local authorities dealing with the dual impact across different parts of the country.
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