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Deadly magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, prompting evacuation and rescue

The quake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat.

Published: 1:16pm, 15 Aug 2026Updated: 1:21pm, 15 Aug 2026

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, damaging buildings and sending residents fleeing to higher ground. Authorities confirmed that several people have died so far, and recorded dozens of aftershocks. Officials have urged caution and advised people to avoid coastal areas and damaged buildings despite the tsunami warning being lifted.

Deadly magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, prompting evacuation and rescue

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The quake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat.

The quake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat.