August 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes Flores, Indonesia; emergency declared
Local authorities initiate 14-day emergency response to accelerate rescue operations
JAKARTA — Indonesian authorities have declared a 14-day emergency response period following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the island of Flores on Saturday.
East Nusa Tenggara Governor Melki Laka Lena confirmed the state of emergency, emphasizing that the focus is currently on accelerating search and rescue efforts and restoring critical infrastructure.
While detailed reports on casualties are still being gathered, emergency teams have been deployed to assess the damage in remote areas. The government has urged citizens to remain vigilant as aftershocks continue to be a concern for the region.
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