Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia kills 47 and triggers widespread destruction
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia on Saturday morning local time, killing 47 people and causing extensive destruction. The quake hit the island of Flores, with the strongest effects reported around Maumere and nearby areas. Officials also recorded more than 200 aftershocks in the hours that followed.The tremor was reported at about 6am local time at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, according to the supplied material. The epicentre was said to be about 68 kilometres from Ende, the regional capital. A second tremor of magnitude 6.9 was later recorded in another part of the country, on Sumatra.A tsunami alert... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Earthquake toll rises in Indonesia as Middle East tensions and wildfires deepen
Indonesia is facing the worst of the day’s developments after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores Island killed at least 38 people, injured many more and caused widespread damage, with aftershocks continuing across eastern Indonesia. 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanese officials said Israeli air strikes killed nine people in the south, while Yemen’s internationally recognised government said a Houthi strike on the Red Sea port city of al Makha killed at least four. 🔗 🔗Lebanon’s political and security tensions also sharpened as the prime minister pressed for a clear timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory, even as Hezbollah... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 18:18 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Indonesia quake death toll climbs as Middle East tensions stay high
Indonesia is dealing with the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the Flores region, with the death toll rising to at least 38 as rescue teams continue to search damaged areas and aftershocks rattle the east of the country. The quake caused widespread destruction, injuries and disruption across parts of eastern Indonesia. 🔗Initial reports had put the death toll at at least 20, before the disaster agency later confirmed more fatalities as more information came in from affected areas. The scale of the damage and the continuing aftershocks have complicated emergency response efforts. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 12:18 LONDON
