Indonesia: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake leaves more than 46,000 people homeless

On 15 August 2026, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Nagekeo, in the province of East Nusa Tenggara. The quake caused significant damage in several towns on Flores and in…

  • Urgency level : High
  • Indonesia
  • Natural disaster

On 15 August 2026, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Nagekeo, in the province of East Nusa Tenggara. The quake caused significant damage in several towns on Flores and in the surrounding areas.

46 000+

personnes demeuraient déplacées après le séisme de magnitude 7,7 survenu au large de Nagekeo.

Collapsed houses and rubble in the wake of a disaster

As at 18 August, at least 69 people had lost their lives and a further 1,199 had been injured, 115 of them seriously. More than 46,000 people remained displaced, whilst homes and essential infrastructure had been damaged or destroyed.

Affected families need safe shelter, medical care, clean water and essential supplies. Beyond immediate relief, reconstruction must incorporate risk reduction measures in order to restore services, protect livelihoods and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities.

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