‘Suddenly it started to shake’: Panicked people flee as 7.7 quake strikes Indonesia, at least two dead

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

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

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least five people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. The governor of East Nusa Tenggara Province, Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena, told a press conference the five people died

At least two people have died after a major 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 subsequently lifted when Indone

Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.

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

A tsunami warning has been issued after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by at least two aftershocks.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. Authorities urged people on affected coastlines to move to higher ground.

Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, tsunami warning issued  Reuters

An earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026. (Image: USGS) 15 Aug 2026 07:09AM (Updated: 15 Aug 2026 07:23AM) A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on Saturday (Aug 15), followed by several aftershocks, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said, triggering an early

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

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre put the strength at magnitude 7.6.