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Indonesia Earthquake: Flores Island Death Toll Rises to 38
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Indonesia Earthquake: Flores Island Death Toll Rises to 38

From Lankadeepa · () Sinhala

Translated from Sinhala, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores Island on August 15, 2026, killing at least 38 people, according to the country's disaster mitigation agency.
  • Search and rescue operations are underway, and the death toll is expected to rise as more people are reported injured and buildings have sustained significant damage.
  • The earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometers, and while a tsunami warning was issued, it was later lifted.

At least 38 people have died following a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia's Flores Island on the morning of August 15, 2026. The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed the fatalities and stated that search and rescue operations are currently active, with the official death toll expected to increase.

Numerous individuals have been reported injured, and significant damage to buildings has occurred across the region due to the main tremor and subsequent aftershocks. The earthquake struck at 5:00 AM local time, originating at a depth of 15 kilometers, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency.

An initial tsunami warning was issued for the affected area but was subsequently lifted. The full extent of the damage and the final casualty figures are still being assessed as rescue efforts continue.

Search and rescue operations are currently active, with the official death toll expected to increase.

— BNPB (Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency)Reporting on the ongoing rescue efforts and the rising death toll.
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Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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