Flores Island — island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Flores Island

island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia

In brief

Following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, Indonesian authorities urged immediate coastal evacuations to higher ground, advising residents to move more than two kilometers inland or seek elevations above 10 meters as a tsunami warning was issued. Coverage across BNPB briefings and AFP reports notes the advisory spans Flores’ northern coast and southern regions, with aftershocks reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre and echoed by multiple outlets including Malay Mail and Ynet News.

Multiple reports confirm a powerful offshore earthquake near Indonesia's Flores region on August 15, 2026, with depth about 10 km; initial magnitude readings of 6.9 were later upgraded to 7.6 by the EMSC. The event prompted ongoing assessments of potential aftershocks and potential impacts along the coast.

LatestFlores Quake: Aftershocks and Large Relief EffortA 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.Aug 18, 2026