Indonesian mother 'grateful' after emergency birth during 7.7 quake — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-mother-grateful-after-emergency-birth-during-7-7-quakeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. At least 38 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-mother-grateful-after-emergency-birth-during-7-7-quakehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-mother-grateful-after-emergency-birth-during-7-7-quake#u45022Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:25:11 +0000A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 38 people and displaced thousands. Emergency crews are currently attempting to reach isolated communities, while survivors face aid shortages and the threat of starvation. Amid the devastation, one mother reported a successful emergency birth during the quake. Pope Leo XIV has expressed his closeness to the victims as search operations for remaining survivors continue and aftershocks persist across the region.Why it mattersIndonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to frequent and severe seismic activity. This