A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Saturday, triggering dozens of aftershocks, widespread structural damage, and a temporary tsunami warning across the region.

According to reports from the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), at least 47 people have been confirmed dead. The quake heavily impacted the East Nusa Tenggara province, particularly the Sikka and Nagekeo regencies. In the main port town of Maumere, rescuers recovered 20 bodies and treated six injured residents while attempting to free individuals trapped beneath collapsed buildings.

Tsunami waves under 1 meter (3 feet) were recorded in several areas before the official warning was lifted three hours later. Rescue efforts in Nagekeo—the region closest to the epicenter—face major delays as severe landslides have blocked key roadways and disrupted telecommunications networks, forcing emergency response teams to attempt access by ferry.

More than 2,000 residents in Nagekeo have been evacuated following extensive structural damage to homes, warehouses, and government facilities, alongside widespread power outages and traffic congestion across the region.