At least 47 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 23
Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least 38
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.
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