Powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia
Summary
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia near Flores island early on August 15, 2026. At least 38 people died, several were injured, and hundreds evacuated amid initial tsunami warnings, which were later lifted.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred near Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province, about 60 kilometers north-northwest of Ende.
- It happened just before 5 a.m. local time at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers.
- The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported 38 fatalities, 6 injured, and 2 missing.
- Emergency crews, including the Indonesian National Armed Forces, took part in evacuations and damage assessments.
- Initial tsunami warnings were issued by Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency but were later canceled.
- About 2,000 people self-evacuated in the Nagekeo Regency on Flores island as a safety precaution.
- Multiple aftershocks followed, including quakes of magnitude 6.1 and 5.9 near the same area.
- The earthquake caused building damage in several locations, including East Manggarai and Maumere.
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