5.6-magnitude quake kills 53 in Indonesia's Nagekeo region; search continues on Independence Day

Published Aug 17, 06:54 AM UTC

On August 17, 2026, Indonesia's Independence Day, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Nagekeo region, near the initial epicenter of a previous quake. The death toll from the disaster has risen to 53, with search and rescue operations ongoing. The article, published by The Business Times Singapore, reports on the continuing humanitarian response as authorities work to locate victims amid the national holiday.