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Indonesia earthquake: 7.7 magnitude tremor strikes Flores region FAST-MOVING
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia near Flores Island on August 15, 2026. The shallow tremor, recorded at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers, had its epicenter located about 68 kilometers northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.
Following the quake, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued tsunami warnings for several provinces, including East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi, and Southeast Sulawesi. Authorities advised residents in coastal areas to move to higher ground and stay away from beaches and riverbanks.
Minor tsunami waves were detected by tide gauges in several locations, including Sikka (0.19 meters), Labuan Bajo (0.36 meters), and Dompu (0.17 meters). The earthquake was followed by several significant aftershocks, including tremors with magnitudes of 5.6, 5.9, and 6.1. While reports of building damage on Flores Island have circulated on social media, there were no immediate confirmed reports of mass casualties.
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Ende · Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre · European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre · Flores · Flores Island · Indonesia · Labuan Bajo · Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency · United States Geological Survey
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- [● 14 SOURCES] Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued an early tsunami warning. www.aztecapuebla.com · www.takvim.com.tr · formato7.com · www.aztecajalisco.com · gestion.pe · +8 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The USGS reported the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. alertas24.com · www.news18.com · time.news · nuevolaredo.tv · www.takvim.com.tr · +11 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The EMSC recorded the earthquake at 21:58:26 UTC on Friday, August 14. alertas24.com · lanoticiasv.com · sputniknews.cn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Damage to homes has been reported on Flores Island. www.aztecapuebla.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The USGS recorded aftershocks, including two with magnitudes of 5.6 and 5.9. www.aztecapuebla.com · formato7.com · gestion.pe · kioncentralcoast.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The epicenter was located northwest of the city of Ende in the Flores region. alertas24.com · www.news18.com · time.news · formato7.com · canal44.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tsunami waves of 0.19 to 0.36 meters were detected in Sikka, Labuan Bajo, and Dompu. tiempodigital.mx · en.tempo.co
- [● 17 SOURCES] The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7. www.takvim.com.tr · formato7.com · alertas24.com · www.aztecajalisco.com · www.aztecapuebla.com · +11 more