East Nusa Tenggara — province of Indonesia, eastern portion of the Lesser Sunda Islands

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

East Nusa Tenggara

province of Indonesia, eastern portion of the Lesser Sunda Islands

In brief

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, triggering intense shaking, landslides and widespread damage as residents fled and rescue teams worked to reach survivors, with an initially issued tsunami warning that was later lifted. Authorities reported trapped individuals, access disruptions from landslides, dozens of aftershocks, and ongoing damage assessments across Flores and surrounding areas.

LatestIndonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 100The August 15 magnitude-7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, has killed 100 people on the 10th day of relief efforts, with more than 1,600 injured and about 180,000 displaced as thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. Rescue and aid continue using helicopters, trucks, and motorcycles, and the disaster is Indonesia's deadliest quake since 2022.Aug 24, 2026