Southwest Sumba earthquake revised to magnitude 5.9, no tsunami potential
BMKG revised the earthquake from an initial magnitude of 6.1 to 5.9, said it had no tsunami potential and recorded 62 aftershocks by 8:05 a.m. local t…
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BMKG records Flores tsunami run-up of 2,68 metres
BMKG’s Flores survey recorded run-up of 2,68 metres at Desa Selama and inundation extending 145 metres at Nampar Sepang, with other location-specific…
Indosat offers relief connectivity after Flores earthquake
Indosat says it is delivering a 3 GB data, calls and SMS package plus basic supplies to communities in Flores affected by the 15 August 2026 earthquak…
Offshore M5.2 earthquake northeast of Labuan Bajo felt in Manggarai
A shallow offshore earthquake of about magnitude 5.2–5.3 struck northeast of Labuan Bajo on Thursday, 27 August 2026, and was felt at light to moderat…
Manggarai Barat council shifts plenary sessions after Flores M7.7 quake
The main plenary chamber of the Manggarai Barat DPRD in Labuan Bajo has been closed after the 15 August 2026 magnitude 7.7 Flores earthquake damaged c…
Viral Komodo seabed video links cracks to NTT quake but lacks proof
A viral Instagram video from the Komodo–Flores–Labuan Bajo area shows apparent cracks on the seabed at a claimed depth of 24 to 35 metres, with the up…
BNPB aerial survey finds minor tsunami impacts after Flores M7.7 quake
Indonesia’s disaster agency says tsunami inundation after the 15 August 2026 magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Mbay, Nagekeo, was limited to two pond areas…
Helicopters and Ports Anchor Relief After Flores 7.7 Earthquake
Indonesia’s disaster agency BNPB mapped helicopter delivery points and assessed tsunami impacts from the air after the 7.7 magnitude Flores earthquake…
BMKG Flores InSAR Article Explains Method, Not Detailed Deformation Map
Indonesia’s geophysics agency BMKG has released an initial article on using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) to map ground deformation…
M7.7 Flores quake felt in Komodo, Padar tourists led uphill
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Flores at sunrise on Saturday, 15 August 2026 was felt inside Komodo National Park, where a guide led tourists on Padar…
Labuan Bajo trader reports higher food prices after August 7.7 earthquake
A trader at Bukit Cermin Market says prices for chilli, onions, garlic, potatoes and tomatoes are up roughly 15 percent following the magnitude 7.7 ea…
Reok Expands Quake Damage Checks as Aid Flows into Manggarai
Authorities and aid groups are expanding verification of housing and infrastructure damage in Reok, Manggarai, following the 15 August 2026 Flores ear…
Indonesia moves to reinforce tsunami warning system after Flores quake
Indonesia is reviewing and reinforcing its tsunami early-warning system after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Flores on 15 August 2026 generated tsunam…
Miscaptioned Philippines Typhoon Video Shared as 2026 Flores Tsunami
A viral clip of a huge wave has been miscaptioned as tsunami footage from Flores and Labuan Bajo after the 15 August 2026 earthquake.
Bali extends Rp1 billion grant to NTT for Flores earthquake recovery
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has delivered a Rp1 billion grant to East Nusa Tenggara to support recovery after the 15 August 2026 Flores earthquake and…
