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  1. Multiple tremors and an earthquake struck various locations in Indonesia, including Sikka, Flores Island, and Maros, on August 15, 2026.

Earthquake Strikes East Nusa Tenggara, Causing Infrastructure Damage and Disruption

56 reports, 7 independent Updated Sep 5
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What happened

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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara on August 15, 2026, leading to the declaration of a 14-day emergency response status by the provincial government. The quake caused widespread infrastructure damage, affecting 93 educational facilities, 36 health facilities, and 38 government offices. Authorities reported 51 people killed and 113 injured, with over 900 homes destroyed or damaged.

From english.news.cn, albawaba.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The disaster has necessitated significant recovery efforts, including the distribution of aid and the disbursement of financial assistance. For instance, Rp1.1 billion was provided to clear debris from schools suffering major damage, while educational facilities have begun resuming classes in makeshift classrooms.

Multiple tremors and an earthquake struck various locations in Indonesia, including Sikka, Flores Island, and Maros, on August 15, 2026.

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Who's involved

  • East Nusa TenggaraProvince of Indonesia affected by the earthquake and subsequent recovery efforts.
  • SikkaRegency within East Nusa Tenggara that experienced physical damage and devastation.
  • MaumerePort located within Sikka that was affected by the disaster.
  • East ManggaraiRegency that was one of the three devastated areas by the earthquake.
  • IndonesiaThe sovereign nation where the earthquake occurred.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • MaumereSpeculative

    The port in Maumere might face disruptions to local trade and services due to infrastructure damage.

  • East Nusa TenggaraSpeculative

    East Nusa Tenggara could face increased costs for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

How this reaches others

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How it developed

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  1. An earthquake struck Bima and Sikka, causing widespread infrastructure failure and displacement.Sub-event
  2. Following the Flores earthquake, aid centers have been activated in Maumere, and Pertamina is facing issues requiring fuel restoration.Sub-event
  3. President announced aid packages from Jakarta to affected regions including Sikka, East Manggarai, and Manggarai following a disaster.Sub-event
  4. Local officials and health ministers respond to the island-wide disaster in East Nusa Tenggara.Sub-event
  5. Earthquake caused infrastructure damage and affected port operations in East Nusa Tenggara.1 source

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Multiple tremors and an earthquake struck various locations in Indonesia, including Sikka, Flores Island, and Maros, on August 15, 2026. All 2 developments

The entities involved

  • East Nusa Tenggara

    province of Indonesia, eastern portion of the Lesser Sunda Islands

    Nothing else this week.

  • Sikka

    regency in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia

    Nothing else this week.

  • Maumere

    port in Indonesia

    Nothing else this week.

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Coverage

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