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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 100, Thousands Displaced
A very strong earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region on August 15.
At least 100 people have died, and 1,603 people were injured.
More than 180,000 people still cannot live in their homes.
The earthquake damaged schools, health facilities, places of worship, and government offices.
Thousands of smaller earthquakes, called aftershocks, have happened since the main quake.
Officials say these aftershocks are becoming less frequent and less powerful.
They could continue for three or four weeks.
The government is sending help to people, including those in remote places.
The death toll from the August 15, 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia’s Flores region has risen to 100.
Authorities reported 1,603 injuries and more than 180,000 people still displaced.
The disaster agency recorded 6,409 aftershocks, including 33 measuring at least magnitude 5.0.
The earthquake damaged 87 educational facilities, 18 health facilities, five places of worship, and six government offices.
Officials continue delivering aid while warning residents against false claims of stronger earthquakes or another tsunami.
- Who
- At least 100 people died, 1,603 were injured, and more than 180,000 residents remain displaced; Indonesian authorities are coordinating aid.
- What
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores, followed by thousands of aftershocks and widespread damage.
- Where
- The epicentre was 36 kilometers northeast of Mbay in East Nusa Tenggara province, at a depth of 15 kilometers.
- When
- The main earthquake struck on August 15; authorities reported the updated toll on Monday, and a magnitude 5.3 aftershock occurred on Sunday at 2120 GMT.
- Why
- Many additional deaths occurred after seriously injured people later died while receiving treatment; residents remain displaced because homes and public facilities were damaged.
Key facts
- Death toll
- 100
- Injured
- 1,603 people
- Displaced
- More than 180,000 people
- Aftershocks
- 6,409 recorded, including 33 of magnitude 5.0 or higher
- Strongest aftershock
- Magnitude 6.2
- Public facilities damaged
- 87 educational facilities, 18 health facilities, five places of worship, and six government offices
- Expected aftershock period
- Three to four weeks, with frequency and intensity expected to decline
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