7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Flores island, Indonesia
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Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG)
Flores island, Indonesia
August 15, 2026
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake occurred off the north coast of Flores island, Indonesia. Authorities issued a tsunami warning, prompting evacuations in coastal areas. No casualties have been reported, though some building damage was observed.
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