Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 53
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the coast of Indonesia's Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara on 15-16 August 2026, killing at least 53 people, injuring dozens more, and destroying buildings. The quake was followed by 341 aftershocks and left over 1,300 people affected, with rescue operations ongoing under difficult conditions.
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@sole24ore
Terremoto in Indonesia, almeno 53 morti. Ecco numeri ed email per avere informazioni https://t.co/OF7G5fw4az https://t.co/L0DPSwEEEn
@Dunmwathi
Indonesia has been thrown into mourning following a deadly earthquake that struck the coast of the country early Saturday morning. According to media outlets 53 people have already been confirmed dead while building destroyed. Authorities said dozens more residents were injured https://t.co/7zABbsONzG
@larepublica_pe
🇮🇩⚫🕊️ Indonesia eleva a 53 los muertos por el terremoto de magnitud 7,7 que dejó graves daños en la isla de Flores Las labores de rescate en Flores avanzan bajo condiciones difíciles después del terremoto en Indonesia. El sismo fue seguido por 341 réplicas y dejó más de 1.300
@FCDOtravelGovUK
#Indonesia: Information about an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara on 15 August: https://t.co/L9zKGtD1IU https://t.co/mpRqGig3j8