Indonesia Earthquake Tragedy

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 16 Aug

   Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago of 290 million people, straddles the "Pacific Ring of Fire," a seismically active zone where tectonic plates meet, triggering frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

   3 outlets · CBC
2. 18 Aug

   In 2004, a magnitude 9.1 quake off Sumatra unleashed a tsunami that killed about 230,000 people in a dozen countries, while a magnitude 7.5 earthquake triggered a tsunami on the island of Sulawesi that killed more than 4,400 people in 2018.

   2 outlets · CBC

Coverage 5 articles

• 20 Aug ‘Like a miracle’: 84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesian quakeAn 84-year-old woman named Paulina Pobi has been pulled alive from the rubble of her home three days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Indonesia's Flores island. The quake killed at least 73 people, injured over 900, and displaced nearly 60,000 others. According to local officials, Pobi was paralyzed and unable to move or speak, but is now receiving treatment for weakness caused by dehydration after being…The Guardian
• 18 Aug Indonesia quake death toll rises to 68, thousands left homelessA quake-stricken Indonesian island is still reeling from Saturday's 6am disaster, which killed at least 68 people and injured over 200 others, with thousands left homeless. Key numbers include more than 4,500 homes damaged, 19,000 people forced into temporary shelters, and 213 injuries. The article reports on the widespread devastation, citing Governor of East Nusa Tenggara province's declaration of a 14-day state…CBC
• 16 Aug Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continueA powerful earthquake in Indonesia has caused at least 53 fatalities and displaced around 5,000 people, with thousands more affected by damaged buildings and infrastructure. The magnitude 7.7 quake struck the island of Flores on Saturday, causing over 900 homes and hundreds of other buildings to be severely damaged, along with dozens of schools and healthcare facilities. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the remote and…BBC
• 16 Aug At least 47 people killed following 7.7 magnitude earthquake in IndonesiaAt least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). The quake triggered dozens of aftershocks and prompted approximately 2,000 people to flee to safer ground. Rescue teams are struggling to reach the region closest to the epicentre due to landslides blocking roads and disrupted communications…CBC
• 16 Aug Thousands evacuated as Indonesia quake death toll rises to 53A report from Indonesia describes a devastating earthquake that hit eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 53 people and injuring over 130. The 7.7-magnitude quake caused landslides, blocked roads, and triggered thousands of aftershocks, with nearly 1,000 recorded since the initial quake. Around 5,000 people have been evacuated, including those who self-evacuated or sought shelter in sports arenas and…CBC

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