Thousands Displaced by Deadly Indonesia Earthquake as Rescue Efforts Continue The powerful earthquake that struck Indonesia's island of Flores on Saturday is a stark reminder of the country's precarious position on the so called "ring of fire.
" This region, stretching from New Zealand to the Philippines, is where four tectonic plates meet, creating an archipelago prone to seismic activity. The 7.
7 magnitude quake that devastated Flores has left at least 51 people dead and over 5,000 displaced, with many more feared trapped under rubble.