Rescuers are searching for survivors after a powerful earthquake in Indonesia killed 47 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings, according to officials.
The quake caused widespread structural damage, with hundreds of buildings reported destroyed. The scale of the destruction has prompted an urgent response as rescue teams continue efforts to find people who may still be trapped.
Officials said a rapid assessment of the earthquake’s impact is now under way. That assessment is expected to help establish the extent of the damage and the needs of affected communities.
The confirmed death toll stands at 47. No further details have been provided in the supplied material about the number of injured people, the precise location of the worst-hit area, or the magnitude of the earthquake.
The latest known situation is that search and rescue operations are continuing while authorities work to assess the full impact of the disaster.
