Indonesian Earthquake Kills 68, Injures Over 200, Damages Over 1,300 Homes
Thousands of people in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, await aid after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on Saturday, killing 68 and injuring over 200, with more than 1,300 homes damaged. Governor declared a state of emergency as rescuers searched for trapped individuals amid collapsed buildings. President Prabowo Subianto led a moment of silence during the Independence Day ceremony in Jakarta. The Indonesian air force airlifted 13 tonnes of aid and deployed helicopters to isolated areas.
17 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
Indonesian Earthquake Kills 68, Injures Over 200, Damages Over 1,300 Homes
— Al Jazeera
A powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia resulted in at least 68 deaths and over 200 injuries, prompting thousands to evacuate due to aftershocks and landslides.
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