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NTT Earthquake: 111 Dead, 9,278 Aftershocks Recorded
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NTT Earthquake: 111 Dead, 9,278 Aftershocks Recorded

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) confirmed 111 deaths from the Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) earthquake.
  • Since the initial magnitude 7.7 earthquake on August 15, there have been 9,278 aftershocks, with the largest measuring magnitude 6.2.
  • The number of displaced people has significantly increased to 21,552, primarily due to updated data from Ngada Regency.

The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has reported that 111 people have died as a result of the earthquake in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT).

The number of deaths remains 111, and we continue to pray for all those who died as a result of this earthquake, that their families, friends, and neighbors who were together with the deceased may be given strength.

— Berton SP PanjaitanSpeaking at a press conference at the BNPB office in Jakarta.

Since the initial magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on August 15, the region has experienced a staggering 9,278 aftershocks. The largest of these aftershocks measured a magnitude of 6.2, while the smallest was magnitude 1. Of the total aftershocks, 153 were felt by the local population.

BMKG recorded 9,278 aftershocks, with the largest magnitude 6.2, the smallest 1, and 153 were felt by the public.

— Berton SP PanjaitanDetailing the seismic activity following the main earthquake.

BNPB spokesperson Berton SP Panjaitan noted a significant increase in the number of displaced individuals, explaining that this rise is due to the continuous influx of updated data. "Why has this increased while it decreased two days ago? This is actually due to a renewal of significant data in (Ngada) Regency, where the data we received was less up-to-date, less valid, so validation was carried out," Berton stated. Consequently, the number of refugees in Ngada Regency surged from 3,259 to 21,552 people.

Why has this increased while it decreased two days ago? This is actually due to a renewal of significant data in (Ngada) Regency, where the data we received was less up-to-date, less valid, so validation was carried out, so we see in Ngada that it was previously only 3,259 people, now it is 21,552 people.

— Berton SP PanjaitanExplaining the increase in the number of displaced people.

In terms of aid, BNPB has received 5 tons of supplies today, adding to the 22 tons already delivered. "Qualitatively, the amount of logistics sent was 1,916 tons in the period of August 15 to 29, 2026. Well, we can see that in Labuan Bajo there were 1,200 tons, in Maumere there were 598 tons, in West Manggarai itself there were 12 tons, Manggarai 25 tons, East Manggarai 30 tons, Ngada 8 tons, Nagekeo 16 tons, Ende 16 tons, and Sikka 10 tons," Berton added.

Qualitatively, the amount of logistics sent was 1,916 tons in the period of August 15 to 29, 2026. Well, we can see that in Labuan Bajo there were 1,200 tons, in Maumere there were 598 tons, in West Manggarai itself there were 12 tons, Manggarai 25 tons, East Manggarai 30 tons, Ngada 8 tons, Nagekeo 16 tons, Ende 16 tons, and Sikka 10 tons.

— Berton SP PanjaitanProviding details on the quantity of aid delivered to various locations.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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