Indonesia earthquake leaves at least 38 dead as 7.7-magnitude tremor rocks tourist spot

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

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

With magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4, two earthquakes hit different parts of the vast country of Indonesia in the same day.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Saturday, hours after at least 38 people were killed when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).The latest quake struck at a depth of 158 km (98 miles), GFZ said.Earlier on

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

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 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.

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

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people.

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

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

Five dead after powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia  GB News

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

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia killed at least 38 people, a disaster management official said, revising an earlier toll.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Indonesia - with buildings and homes collapsing.

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 magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast around 5 a.m. local time at a depth of about 6 miles, causing significant damage but not generating a major tsunami. NBC News' meteorologist Bill Karins reports.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning. No casualties or damage were immediately reported.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake triggered an early tsunami warning for some regions of Indonesia.

Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, forcing villagers to flee  CNN

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