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Indonesia Hit by Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake; Tsunami Warning Issued

Strong earthquake strikes the Flores region of eastern Indonesia; authorities initially order coastal evacuations as aftershocks follow.

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JAKARTA, August 15, 2026: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara region near Flores Island early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning and prompting authorities to advise residents in coastal areas to move to safer locations.

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