Indonesia earthquake: At least 20 people killed in horror 7.7 quake in holiday spot

The earthquake struck late on Friday, sparking an early tsunami warning.

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

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

Quake struck Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher ground for fear of a tsunami A 7.7-magnitude earthquake 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 seismic events. Authori

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

MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) -- A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsin

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

A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.

The rescue effort had been complicated by landslides cutting off several roads.

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.

Nelly Florida Riama, a deputy director for geophysics at Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, warned that while the tsunami warning was over, "aftershocks are still occurring."

Danni Scott | Live News reporter Published August 15, 2026 7:33am Updated August 15, 2026 10:07am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Search and rescue teams have continued combing through rubble to free people trapped in buildings after a 7.7 m

Indonesian authorities issued, then lifted, a tsunami warning after the powerful earthquake hit Saturday morning.

People have fled their homesTannur Anders UK & World News Reporter07:26, 15 Aug 2026At least 20 people have lost their lives following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia.‌The quake struck shortly before 5am local time on Saturday, approximately 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende at a d

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

At least five people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, a provincial governor said.

At least five people were killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian coast early on Saturday. The powerful tremor brought down homes and buildings, triggering widespread panic across a region frequently hit by deadly seismic activity.An initial tsunami alert was lifted when Indonesia’s Meteorolog

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said six people were injured, and two others were missing after a landslide triggered by the quake. Au

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.

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 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.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck in the Flores region of Indonesia, with its epicentre at a depth of 10km.

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia in the eastern Flores region, the United States Geological Survey reported on Friday.