M7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Flores Sea, 1.5 Million Exposed to Strong Shaking

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake – 68 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on August 14, 2026. The USGS warns of possible casualties and damage, with approximately 1.5 million people exposed to strong to severe shaking. The quake resulted from reverse faulting at shallow depth, part of the ongoing convergence between the Australia and Sunda plates. Aftershocks are likely, and residents are encouraged to report their experience.