https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/search-for-indonesia-earthquake-victims-underway-on-independence-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/search-for-indonesia-earthquake-victims-underway-on-independence-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/search-for-indonesia-earthquake-victims-underway-on-independence-day#u45128Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:30:54 +0000Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia are searching for victims after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on Independence Day. The death toll has risen to 38. Survivors are facing shortages of aid and fears of starvation. A second earthquake has hit the region as aftershocks continue. Emergency efforts are focused on locating missing persons and providing essential supplies.Why it mattersThe earthquake struck on Indonesia's Independence Day, adding to the country's challenges. The disaster has left thousands without access to basic necessities. The region is experiencing ongoing aftershock https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/search-for-indonesia-earthquake-victims-underway-on-independence-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/search-for-indonesia-earthquake-victims-underway-on-independence-day#u44709Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:45:12 +0000Rescue teams are searching for victims in eastern Indonesia following a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The disaster struck on Independence Day, leaving survivors facing aid shortages and fears of starvation. A second earthquake has since hit the region as aftershocks continue to plague the area. Emergency efforts are currently focused on locating missing persons while the population struggles with a lack of essential supplies.Why it mattersIndonesia is located in a seismically active zone prone to frequent tectonic activity. The timing of the quake coincides with the national Independence