Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Indonesia's Flores island, kills at least 40

Published Aug 15, 03:03 AM UTC

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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores island on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at approximately 6 am local time, killing at least 40 people. The tremor is one of the largest to hit the Flores region since 1992. The article, published by The Business Times on August 16, 2026, reports on the devastating impact of the quake on the island, which is part of Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. Rescue and relief efforts are likely underway following the disaster.

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The Business TimesRegional

Original headline: At least 40 dead on Flores island after powerful earthquakes rock Indonesia

Original language: EN-US

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