At least 38 dead in eastern Indonesia earthquake of magnitude 7.7

Natural disastersMany reportedly buried as landslides hamper access to affected communitiesPeople evacuate from a building at Jayakarta hotel following an earthquake of magnitude 7.7, in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Aug. 15. © ReutersISMI DAMAYANTIAugust 15, 2026 13:05 JSTUpdated on August 15, 2026 19

The 7.7-magnitude quake struck not far from the coast of Flores Island with buildings in multiple towns destroyed and people killed inside collapsed buildings as they slept

Shallow quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher ground A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, killing at least 38 people, causing widespread panic and collapsing buildings and homes in a region prone to deadly earthquakes. Authorities

A rescue mission is currently underway.Tannur Anders and Ruth Suter Chief Live News Reporter11:18, 15 Aug 2026At least 38 people have been killed after a massive earthquake struck a popular tourist spot in Indonesia.‌The 7.7-magnitude tremor struck off the country's Flores Island, to the east of Bali and a tourist dest

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings  AP News

Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, killing at least 38 people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes

At least 20 people dead after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's coast  ITVX

The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.

MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) -- A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killi

Authorities have said that preliminary reports indicated five people have died from collapsing rubble as they slept and the death toll is expected to rise

The quake that struck of Flores Island triggered a tsunami warning, which has since been lifted

A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported.

The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes

A 7.7 magnitude tremor has been recorded off the coast of Indonesia, with several aftershocks recorded.

A 7.7 magnitude tremor has been recorded off the coast of Indonesia, with several aftershocks recorded.

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