At least 47 people were killed when a 7.7 quake hit Flores on August 15.
Why it matters: The quake damaged roads, homes and public facilities across eastern Indonesia, slowing rescue efforts in remote areas. Officials said the toll could rise as crews reach cut-off villages.
- Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said the quake measured magnitude 7.7 and struck Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province.
- At least 47 people were killed, according to Indonesian authorities.
- Search and rescue officials said landslides and damaged roads buried or cut off remote villages in six regencies on Flores Island.
- Officials said at least 157 homes were flattened, nearly 200 more were damaged and more than 100 public facilities were hit.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores in eastern Indonesia on August 15, killing at least 47 people and causing widespread damage in East Nusa Tenggara province. The quake was about 10 kilometers deep and its epicenter was north-northwest of Ende. AP
Search and rescue officials said landslides and damaged roads buried or cut off remote villages in six regencies on Flores Island. Fathur Rahman, head of the Search and Rescue Office in Maumere, said the death toll could rise as crews reach isolated areas. AP
Indonesia's BMKG said it issued a tsunami warning after the quake and later lifted it after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes. BMKG
BMKG recorded more than 235 aftershocks, including one magnitude 6.2, as officials continued assessing damage. Indonesian authorities said the quake flattened at least 157 homes, damaged nearly 200 more and left more than 100 public facilities damaged. AP
By the numbers
- 7.7 - Magnitude of the quake, according to Indonesia's BMKG.
- 47 - People killed so far, according to Indonesian authorities.
- 235 - Aftershocks BMKG recorded, including one magnitude 6.2.
Yes, but: Officials said access problems could push the death toll higher as crews reach remote villages.
What's next: Search and rescue teams are continuing to assess damage and reach isolated areas.