Indonesia
Archipelago
The first tremor was recorded at 4:58 a.m. local time, with an epicenter located off the northern coast of Flores Island, about 68 kilometers northwest of the coastal town of Ende.
A damaged building is seen following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Ruteng, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Aug. 15, 2026. A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in NTT that triggered a brief tsunami warning and prompting hundreds to evacuate. (AFP/Selo)
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) early Saturday morning, killing at least two people and sending thousands running in panic.
