NTT Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 75, Over 92,000 Displaced

Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) is grappling with the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on August 15, 2026. As of Thursday, August 20, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) confirmed 75 fatalities, an increase from the previously reported 71 deaths. Four additional deaths were recorded in Sikka, Manggarai, and Nagekeo districts.

The disaster has also left 907 people injured, with nine new cases reported in Ngada district. The number of displaced individuals has surged dramatically, reaching 92,735 from an earlier count of 59,647. Nagekeo district saw the largest increase in refugees, with 21,883 people displaced, followed by Manggarai and Manggarai Barat districts.

In response to the crisis, BNPB has been coordinating the distribution of essential aid. Since August 15, a total of 729 tons of supplies have been sent to Labuan Bajo and Maumere airports. These supplies include food packages, ready-to-eat meals, medicine, instant noodles, tents, mattresses, blankets, and generators.

The provincial government declared an emergency response status for the earthquake from August 15 to August 28. As of Thursday, the region had experienced 3,752 aftershocks. Authorities continue to urge residents to remain vigilant due to the ongoing seismic activity.