https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fear-grips-children-after-deadly-earthquake-in-eastern-indonesia-leaves-thousands-displacedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fear-grips-children-after-deadly-earthquake-in-eastern-indonesia-leaves-thousands-displacedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fear-grips-children-after-deadly-earthquake-in-eastern-indonesia-leaves-thousands-displaced#u45469Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:30:16 +0000A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 54 people and displacing thousands. The quake triggered a tsunami warning, and aftershocks continue. Aid shortages and fears of starvation are growing. Education for over 8,000 children has been disrupted. The earthquake occurred as Indonesia prepares to celebrate its Independence Day.Why it mattersThe earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region, causing widespread destruction and displacement. The country is prone to seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. The disaster has overshadowed Indonesia