Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Flores, Indonesia
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National Disaster Management Agency (Indonesia)
Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
August 15, 2026
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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Flores region in Indonesia. The death toll has risen to 53, with 135 people injured. Over 900 homes were destroyed, and thousands have been displaced. Rescue efforts are hampered by landslides and power outages.
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