7.7 earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores triggers evacuations and brief tsunami warning

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia last week, killing dozens, injuring hundreds and damaging more than 900 buildings. Nearly 13,000 people have been displaced, with many still sheltering in tents as rescue efforts continue and hospitals treat the wounded.

At least 47 people died Saturday after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, with authorities warning the death toll is likely to rise. Videos captured the devastating shocks and aftermath.

At least 47 people are dead and dozens injured after a 7.7-magnitude quake struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday. A 6.4-magnitude tremor later hit Sumatra, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Aug 15, killing at least 40 people and severely damaging buildings at a port in Maumere. Footage shows emergency crews carrying a body bag from the wreckage as rescue operations continue following the quake.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake off eastern Indonesia has left at least 47 people dead, with dozens of aftershocks rippling through the region and rescuers still struggling to reach some of the worst-hit areas, according to the country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). Emergency officials said landslides have cut off key routes and disrupted communications, […]

The powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, killing at least 47 people. Authorities said dozens more residents were injured and warned that the death toll would likely rise.

A magnitude 7.7 quake struck off Flores island around 6 a.m. local time, according to the US Geological Survey

Authorities said dozens more residents were injured in the earthquake early on Saturday and warned that the death toll would almost certainly rise.

Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia's meteorological agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that posed a threat to coastal communities.

Tsunami waves of less than 3 feet were recorded in several regions after the tremors, but an official warning was lifted three hours after the quake.

The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometres at 5:58 a.m. local time. Its epicentre was 68 km.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 40 people, collapsing buildings and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said dozens of residents were injured.

The earthquake took place around 5 a.m. and was centered off the coast of Flores Island in the quake-prone archipelago.

Indonesia, August 15, 2026: At least 38 people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast early on Saturday, collapsing buildings, triggering landslides and sending frightened residents rushing to higher ground.Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning for several provinces and urged people living along the coast to move to safer areas. The warning was later lifted after Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said monitoring showed no significant changes in sea level that could threaten coastal communities.A powerful 7.7-magnitude undersea earthquake struck off the northern coast of Indonesia's Flores Island, triggering tsunami warnings across several coastal provinces. Indonesian meteorological agencies urged residents in impacted areas to evacuate immediately to higher ground and… pic.twitter.com/lcbLMBfpfy— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) August 15, 2026 Shallow Quake Jolts FloresThe US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region at 5.58 am local time at a depth of 10 km. Its epicentre was 68 km north-northwest of Ende city in East Nusa Tenggara province. Several aftershocks followed the initial quake.7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, killing 2; several buildings collapse, people injured and tsunami warning issued pic.twitter.com/tHF3zME7dy— The Tatva (@thetatvaindia) August 15, 2026 National Disaster Management Agency head Suharyanto said rescuers had recovered at least 38 bodies, mostly from the badly affected regencies of Sikka, Manggarai and East Manggarai. Sixteen bodies were pulled from a landslide in Reok village in Manggarai.At least 13 people were taken to nearby hospitals, including two who suffered serious injuries.BREAKING: Content Warning.Footage shows locals rescuing people from under the rubble as the death toll rises to 38 amid the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia. The search continues as aftershocks complicate efforts. Indonesia pic.twitter.com/pKJtWC47Zk— World Updates (@Updatesofwworld) August 15, 2026 Rescue Teams Race Against TimeSuharyanto, who like many Indonesians uses a single name, said three helicopters and a rescue vessel had been deployed to help with logistics and emergency response operations. The resources could also assist with evacuations if required.Rescue efforts face a difficult challenge because East Nusa Tenggara consists of numerous islands, making transport and access difficult. Suharyanto said about 2,000 villagers in Nagekeo regency had fled their homes and moved to temporary shelters.East Nusa Tenggara Police Chief Rudi Darmoko said the earthquake caused severe damage and brought down buildings. Power outages in cities and villages hampered communication and complicated search and rescue operations."We are continuing to collect reports of damage and casualties, but there are communication disruptions," Darmoko said.The shallow 7.7-magnitude #earthquake that struck off the coast of #FloresIsland, #Indonesia, prompted immediate tsunami warnings & widespread self-evacuations across East Nusa Tenggara & surrounding provinces.Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Off Indonesia Triggers Tsunami Warning,…— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) August 15, 2026 Landslides Cut Key HighwayLandslides triggered by the earthquake in Ende regency also cut off the Trans-Flores highway, according to Darmoko. The roughly 700-km paved mountain road stretches across Flores Island from Labuan Bajo to Larantuka.Local television footage showed patients being evacuated from several hospitals as a precaution after the earthquake. Hospital staff moved beds, IV stands, oxygen cylinders and other equipment outdoors and established temporary treatment areas.The scenes underlined the scale of the disruption caused by the earthquake, with damaged infrastructure, power cuts and difficult terrain adding to the challenges facing emergency teams.Buildings Damaged, Residents FleeThe earthquake was felt across much of Flores Island, with initial reports pointing to heavy damage.Sikka regency resident Yohanna Embu said several buildings were damaged by the powerful shaking and frightened residents ran towards higher ground."Many buildings here were damaged... I saw that the waiting room at the port terminal in Maumere had collapsed," she said.At St Peter Major Seminary in Sikka, students attending morning Mass fled after the roof of an assembly hall collapsed. The Rev Guidelbertus Tanga, rector of the seminary, which is locally known as Ritapiret Seminary, said students and nuns ran out in panic, PTI reports."Our students and nuns ran out in panic beneath a collapsing roof," Tanga said. "At least one priest suffered a broken leg after jumping from the second floor of a building during the quake."Flores is a predominantly Catholic island.Tremors Felt Beyond FloresThe earthquake also reportedly caused panic in Labuan Bajo, the gateway town to eastern Indonesia's Komodo National Park, one of the country's best-known attractions.Damage was also reported in Bima in neighbouring West Nusa Tenggara province and in parts of southern Sulawesi Island.Indonesian authorities had initially issued the tsunami warning for parts of East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi provinces. Residents were told to stay away from beaches and riverbanks after the agency located the shallow undersea earthquake near Flores Island.The subsequent withdrawal of the warning brought some relief, but the deaths, damaged buildings and disrupted transport showed once again how vulnerable Indonesia remains to major seismic disasters.Indonesia's History Of Deadly QuakesIndonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, is highly prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because it lies on the "Ring of Fire", an arc of volcanoes and fault lines around the Pacific Basin.Flores itself has experienced a devastating earthquake and tsunami before. In 1992, a powerful earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed about 2,500 people on the island.In 2018, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake generated a large localised tsunami that devastated coastal areas around Palu in eastern Indonesia. Liquefaction caused by the shaking turned entire neighbourhoods into rivers of sludge. More than 4,400 people were killed in the disaster, which struck the area around the Palu-Koro Fault.In 2010, a 10-foot, or three-metre, wave struck the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra's western coast just minutes after a massive offshore earthquake. More than 400 people were killed and hundreds of homes were destroyed.Also Watch: Indonesia Earthquake: Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Flores Region, Tsunami Warning IssuedIndonesia also bore the brunt of one of the world's deadliest natural disasters in December 2004, when a magnitude 9.1 earthquake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami that killed about 230,000 people across a dozen countries.Saturday's earthquake is another stark reminder of the persistent danger faced by communities living along one of the world's most active seismic zones.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

A significant earthquake registering 7.7 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Indonesia early Saturday, claiming the lives of at least thirty-eight individuals and leading to the destruction of various structures. Ongoing rescue missions are striving to aid the affected population, while landslides and widespread power failures hinder relief efforts in some areas. Although a tsunami alert was briefly raised, it was later cancelled after confirming that sea conditions were stable.

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.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 38 people and injuring six, while rescuers search through collapsed buildings for survivors. Aftershocks, power outages and widespread destruction are hampering rescue efforts, highlighting the persistent seismic risk faced by Indonesia, which lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground.

Jakarta —  A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Flores Saturday morning, killing more than a dozen people, damaging buildings and forcing residents to flee their homes. The earthquake struck around 6 a.m. local time, about 68 kilometers (42 miles) northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province, according … The post Deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, forcing villagers to flee appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on August 15, killing at least two people and triggering tsunami warnings. Several aftershocks followed the quake, while tsunami waves of less than one metre were recorded in some areas. Rescue teams are working to recover victims and evacuate residents in Maumere.

MAUMERE, Indonesia — 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. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that would pose a threat to coastal communities. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was 68 km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks. The head of the Maumere Search and Rescue Agency, Fathur Rahman, said rescuers have recovered at least 20 bodies in the three devastated regencies of Sikka, West Manggarai, and East Mang

MAUMERE, Indonesia — 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. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that would pose a threat to coastal communities. The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was 68 km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks. East Nusa Tenggara police chief Rudi Darmoko said preliminary reports indicate two fatalities in Sikka Regency and three in Manggarai Regency as the earthquake caused severe damage and collapsed buildings. He said power outages in cities and villages have hampered the flow of information and complicated

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern Flores island early Saturday, leaving at least 20 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Emergency crews are racing to reach affected communities as landslides blocked roads and residents fled to higher ground amid fears of a tsunami.

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. Tsunami waves of less than 1 metre (3 feet) were recorded in several areas of the Southeast Asian nation. The tsunami warning was lifted about three hours after the […]

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

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.

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 eastern Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, killing at least two people, officials said.

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. Tsunami waves…

A powerful earthquake with several aftershocks struck has hit Indonesia, damaging buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.

A powerful earthquake with several aftershocks struck has hit Indonesia, damaging buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.

A powerful earthquake with several aftershocks struck has hit Indonesia, damaging buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities issued a tsunami warning but later lifted it when Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that would pose a threat to coastal communities. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with...

The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.

At least two are dead as a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattles eastern Indonesia, triggering minor tsunami waves and causing some damage to structures

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia in the eastern Flores region, according to the United States Geological Survey. At least two people were killed and others injured.

MAUMERE — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least one person and sending thousands fleeing.

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Flores Island in eastern Indonesia, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.

Strong shaking was felt across Nusa Tenggara and parts of South Sulawesi, with residents in several areas reporting that it lasted about one minute.

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning. Residents in Nagekeo regency,…

Maumere (Indonesia): A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. There are no immediate reports of casualties. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region at a depth of 10 km at 5:58 am local time. Its epicentre was 68 km north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks. US Lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper Drones In War Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning for part of East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi provinces, and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. Residents along affected coastlines were advised to move to higher ground as officials were closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes. The quake was felt across much of Flores Island. Initial reports indicate there was damage to homes and public facilities, though officials had not yet released estimates of the number of damaged buildings or any casualties. Yohanna Embu, a resident of Sikka, a regency within East Nusa Tenggara province, said a number of buildings were damaged by the strong shaking and panicked people ran to higher ground. Senators Raise Alarm Over Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln "Many buildings here were damaged... I saw that the waiting room at the Pelni port terminal in Maumere had collapsed," she said. Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because of its location on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin. In December of 1992, a magnitude 7 earthquake caused a tsunami that killed about 2,500 people on the southeastern island of Flores, part of a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning.

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 powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes

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.

MAUMERE, Indonesia — A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the US Geological Survey and Indonesian authorities said, triggering a tsunami warning and prompting hundreds to evacuate. The epicentre of the shallow quake was located off the north coast of the island, about 68 kilometres (42 miles) northwest of Ende, USGS said. The initial jolt was followed by strong aftershocks in the same area, including one with a magnitude of 6.1. “Suddenly it started to shake and I panicked,” 31-year-old hospital customer service official, Lukas Lotar, told AFP. “Patients also fled the hospital, the jolt […]...Keep on reading: Strong 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia – USGS

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages. 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. Its epicenter was 68 kms (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The initial quake was followed by two aftershocks. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. The agency located the shallow undersea quake near Flores island. Residents along affected coastlines were advised to move to higher ground as officials were closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes. Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because of its location on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.

In the early hours of Saturday, Indonesia was struck by a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake off its coast, causing damage to homes and buildings and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. Residents in vulnerable coastal areas were advised to evacuate to higher ground

An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and several aftershocks struck ‌off the coast of eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, the nation's geophysics agency BMKG said, ‌while tsunami waves of…

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 7.7 magnitude tremor has been recorded off the coast of Indonesia, with several aftershocks recorded.

The USGS said the earthquake's epicentre was off the north coast of Flores Island at a relatively shallow depth of just 10km.

magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia early tsunami warning issued

At least 47 people have died and several buildings were damaged after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by dozens of aftershocks. A tsunami warning has been lifted.

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

A harrowing 7.7 earthquake slammed eastern Indonesia on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey  — causing the country to issue a tsunami warning.

Quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km early on Saturday morningA powerful 7.7-magnitude quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported.The quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km at 5:58am on Saturday Indonesia time. It’s epicentre was 68km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. Continue reading...

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian coast around 5.58am local time, around midnight in the UK.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning for the region.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning for the region.

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves being generated by the earthquake

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in eastern Indonesia triggered a tsunami warning - later lifted - and prompted hundreds to evacuate.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in eastern Indonesia triggered a tsunami warning - later lifted - and sent thousands of people fleeing.

A magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia in the Flores region, triggering an early tsunami warning by the country's geophysics agency but posing no current threat to Australia.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Saturday Indonesia time

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit just north of Flores region in the eastern part of Indonesia, the United States Geological Survey reported on Friday.

MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.