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Indonesia Quake: 38 Dead, Tsunami Warnings Issued
15 Aug
Summary
- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday.
- At least 38 people have died, with rescue efforts ongoing.
- Tsunami warnings were issued but lifted after waves remained under 1 meter.
A catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 4:58 a.m. local time. The seismic event, followed by several strong aftershocks, has tragically claimed the lives of at least 38 people, with numerous others injured and displaced. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that approximately 2,000 residents evacuated their homes following the tremors.
Emergency response teams were rapidly deployed to support local governments in assessing the damage, treating victims, and providing essential aid to affected communities. Rescue operations are currently prioritizing the evacuation and extrication of residents trapped in collapsed buildings. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) issued tsunami warnings shortly after the quake, though these were lifted several hours later as tsunami waves measured less than 1 meter.
