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7.7 Quake Kills At Least 73, Displaces 60,000

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Flores island, killing at least 73 people.
The quake injured over 900 people and displaced about 60,000 residents in East Nusa Tenggara.
More than 3,000 aftershocks were recorded, with at least 86 felt strongly.
Indonesia’s disaster agency deployed aircraft and personnel, delivering 398 tonnes of aid.

History

Historical Context

The 26 December 2004 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, magnitude 9.2, generated a tsunami that killed roughly 230 000 people and left 1.7 million Indonesians homeless. The disaster spurred the creation of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System and prompted Indonesia to stockpile relief supplies. Those preparations now support the response to today’s Flores quake, which has displaced about 60 000 residents.

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Story summary

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Flores island, killing at least 73 people.
The quake injured over 900 people and displaced about 60,000 residents in East Nusa Tenggara.
More than 3,000 aftershocks were recorded, with at least 86 felt strongly.
Indonesia’s disaster agency deployed aircraft and personnel, delivering 398 tonnes of aid.

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