- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Indonesia on August 1, 2026.
- The European Commission offered its Copernicus observation services in response to the major earthquake that struck off the coast of Indonesia.
Aid is being offered via Copernicus satellites to Flores Island in Indonesia.
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Updated Aug 15
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What happened
Aid is being offered via Copernicus satellites to Flores Island in Indonesia.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 1, 2026, prompting discussions about a collective ASEAN response.Sub-event
Copernicus satellites are being used to offer aid to Flores Island.1 source
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The entities involved
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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Flores Island
island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia
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- An earthquake struck eastern Indonesia near Flores on August 17, 2026, prompting discussions on military aid plans.
- The Indonesian Air Force deployed Boeing Hercules aircraft for aid transport efforts in Indonesia.
- Indonesia experienced the 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, affecting the region of Flores.
- Indonesia is an island country, and East Java is identified as one of its locations.
- An earthquake struck the Flores region of Indonesia on August 13, 2026.