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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Indonesia earthquake: 51 killed, power outages hit 20 petrol stations; thousands evacuate after 7.7-magnitude quake

Indonesia: Around 5,000 people have been ​evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake ​smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, ​blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday.

Thirty-six people were seriously injured in the Saturday morning quake in East Nusa Tenggara province, while 77 had minor injuries, Deputy ‌Health Minister ⁠Benjamin Paulus ⁠Octavianus told a televised meeting.

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