Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesia quake as rescue work under way — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-await-aid-after-deadly-indonesia-quake-as-rescue-work-under-wayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Indonesia quake death toll rises to 54, thousands await aidhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-await-aid-after-deadly-indonesia-quake-as-rescue-work-under-wayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-await-aid-after-deadly-indonesia-quake-as-rescue-work-under-way#u44854Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:46 +0000A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, killing at least 54 people and leaving thousands in need of aid. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, and aftershocks continue. The quake has caused widespread damage and shortages of food and water. Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations have been overshadowed by the disaster.Why it mattersThe earthquake hit Indonesia on August 17, a day before the country's Independence Day celebrations. The disaster has caused significant disruption and humanitarian concerns. Indonesia is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific R