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Climate & Environment · August 15, 2026

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 40 in Indonesia's Flores region

The shallow earthquake toppled buildings and triggered a tsunami warning that was later lifted, while authorities warned that casualty figures remained preliminary.

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USGS ShakeMap showing the reported intensity of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake across Flores and nearby Indonesian islands.
Photo: U.S. Geological Survey · Public domain

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