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Death toll from NTT earthquake rises to 51
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Death toll from NTT earthquake rises to 51

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The death toll from a magnitude 7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, has risen to 51 people as of Sunday morning, August 16, 2026.
  • Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with 64 people reported to have sustained serious injuries.
  • Joint SAR teams are expanding their search to affected areas, focusing on Mbay and Reo, and have reopened a land route to Reo previously blocked by a landslide.

The death toll from a magnitude 7 earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, has climbed to 51 people, according to data released Sunday morning, August 16, 2026. "As of 9 AM this morning, the total number of fatalities is 51," stated the Head of Basarnas, Air Marshal Madya TNI M Syafii, during a press conference. The victims were found in various locations, and search operations continue. In addition to the fatalities, 64 residents suffered serious injuries. The joint SAR teams are intensifying their efforts, expanding their reach to affected areas. The search is currently concentrated in two main regions: Mbay City and the Reo area in Manggarai Regency. The land route to Reo, which had been blocked by a landslide, has been successfully cleared by rescue teams, allowing for a broader search in the affected territories. Authorities are urging the public to remain calm, stay alert for potential aftershocks, follow instructions from officials, and rely on official information sources.

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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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