Event Brief
Aug 17, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
Indonesia earthquake triggers nearly 1,000 aftershocks
By The BriefBrief
A 7.7 quake in Flores was followed by nearly 1,000 aftershocks after a 6.4 quake in Sumatra.
WHO: Indonesia disaster management officials
WHAT: Recorded nearly 995 aftershocks following a 7.7 earthquake and a subsequent 6.4 quake
WHEN: Aug 16, 2026
WHERE: Flores region and western Sumatra, Indonesia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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