Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Killing at Least 38 and Causing Widespread Damage

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday, August 15, 2026, leading to at least 38 confirmed deaths and widespread damage to buildings and homes. Thousands have fled their homes, and rescue efforts are complicated by landslides. A tsunami warning was initially issued but later lifted.