Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day

Rescue efforts are ongoing in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, after a recent earthquake that has resulted in the deaths of at least 53 people, according to reports. The disaster has been noted as the country's deadliest since a significant earthquake in 2022.

Thousands of residents are currently sheltering outdoors due to concerns over potential aftershocks, with nearly 1,600 recorded since the initial quake. Search teams are focused on collapsed structures to find anyone who may be trapped beneath the rubble.