Authorities Urge Continued Caution
Although the tsunami warning has been lifted, residents are being urged to follow official instructions and remain cautious because aftershocks may continue. Damage assessments and search-and-rescue operations are ongoing across affected parts of East Nusa Tenggara.
Key Facts
- Date: August 15, 2026
- Magnitude: 7.7 (BMKG updated analysis)
- Depth: 15 km
- Epicentre: About 30 km northeast of Mbay, Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara
- Reported fatalities: At least five, according to the provincial governor
- Tsunami: Warning issued; small waves detected; warning later lifted
- Aftershocks: Numerous aftershocks recorded