Indonesia: Earthquake - Aug 2026

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck offshore Nagekeo Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, on 15 August 2026 at 04:58 WIB. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 km, approximately 38 km northeast of Mbay. The tsunami warning issued for several coastal areas was officially lifted by BMKG at 07:31 WIB. As of 16 August 2026 at 00:00 WIB, BNPB reported 47 fatalities and 101 injuries. More than 5,000 people remain displaced, including 3,356 people in Sikka, 2,078 in Manggarai, and 500 in Nagekeo. Additional displacement was reported in Bima and the Selayar Islands. Preliminary assessments recorded 914 houses severely damaged, 126 moderately damaged, and 317 slightly damaged. At least 93 educational facilities, 36 health facilities, and 38 government offices were also affected. BMKG recorded 341 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 6.2. Continuing aftershocks, damaged roads, electricity outages, and communication disruptions are affecting assessments and humanitarian operations. The Larantuka–Maumere road is accessible, while the Ende–Nagekeo road remains cut off. ([IFRC & PMI, 16 Aug 2026](https://reliefweb.int/node/4225800))

The number of IDPs increased to 9,290 people, based on the BNPB update at 00.00 WIB. The details include 3,356 Sikka people—1,356 in the Samador GOR and 2,000 spread independently in 10 points—Manggarai 2,078 people, and Nagekeo 500 people. [...] The earthquake shock was followed by 341 aftershock activities. The number of fatalities recorded to date is 47 people, with the highest death toll in Manggarai Regency with 23 people and East Manggarai with 17 people. Meanwhile, other fatalities were spread across Sikka Regency with 4 people, West Manggarai with 1 person, Ende with 1 person, and Nagekeo with 1 person. At least 101 residents were reported injured with varying degrees of severity. Damage increased significantly compared to previous reports: BNPB now records 914 houses severely damaged, 126 moderately damaged, and 317 lightly dama