Indonesia 7.7 earthquake shakes Flores Island! Buildings collapse, tsunami alert issued

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 15, 2026. The shallow quake caused significant structural damage in East Nusa Tenggara, particularly in Maumere, and triggered tsunami warnings. Authorities are currently managing emergency responses, conducting safety inspections, and monitoring ongoing aftershocks in the active seismic zone.