Event Brief
Aug 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
7.7 earthquake hits off Flores, triggers mass evacuations
By The BriefBrief
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Flores, killing at least 20 and prompting mass evacuations.
WHO: Emergency crews
WHAT: Emergency crews raced to reach communities after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Flores.
WHEN: Aug 15, 2026
WHERE: Indonesia
WHY: Residents fled to higher ground amid fears of a tsunami and landslides blocked roads.
Sources (12):
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
CBS News,
CNN World,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
France 24,
Global News Canada,
NBC News,
New York Times,
Straits Times,
UPI
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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