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Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

Euronews World · 2026-08-15

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• What happened: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, particularly affecting the Flores region, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and significant damage to buildings, including the collapse of part of a terminal at Lorens Say Port. • Why it matters: The earthquake has raised concerns about safety and disaster preparedness in Indonesia, a region prone to seismic activity, and has highlighted the need for effective emergency response measures following natural disasters. • What to watch next: Authorities will continue to assess the damage and search for the two missing individuals, while monitoring for potential aftershocks and the long-term impact on the affected communities.

No Comment Video. Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 15/08/2026 - 11:26 GMT+2 A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere. Dramatic footage from Maumere captures the moment a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT People can be seen running for safety as the ground shakes, while part of the terminal building at Lorens Say Port collapses. The earthquake struck the Flores region early Saturday, killing at least 20 people and damaging buildings and homes. Authorities said six people were injured and two remained missing after a landslide triggered by the quake. The initial earthquake was followed by several aftershocks. A tsunami warning issued for parts of eastern Indonesia was later lifted after no significant changes in sea levels were detected. Earthquake Indonesia Video Top stories Now playing Next Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia Now playing Next Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel Now playing Next War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix Now playing Next Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next 'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation as European wildfires continue Now playing Next US pushes back on mental health crisis reports on USS Abraham Lincoln Now playing Next Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast Now playing Next Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead, police say Now playing Next Farage wins UK by-election as €5.8m gift investigation resumes Now playing Next Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village Now playing Next Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions Now playing Next The rise of 'conscious' festivals, where music, spirituality and nature meet Now playing Next France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for children ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city No Comment Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings No Comment In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble No Comment Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes Culture news Brussels central square transformed into giant Japan-inspired flower carpet Europe News Protests in Greece as Israeli cruise ship 'Crown Iris' docks in Piraeus Europe News Ash from Mount Etna volcano forces closure of Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week Culture Series Beyond the headlines: Daniel Malikyar on capturing the unseen beauty of Afghanistan Economy Trump imposes drone tariffs of up to 100% with a lower rate for the EU and UK Europe in Motion Amid the Ceuta crisis, how do EU citizens view refugees? Sport New Zealand withdraws support for beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino Europe News Russian strike kills two, injures 17 in Kramatorsk as Ukraine hits Russian oil port ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years No Comment Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture USA US military pushes back on reports of mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln No Comment France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burns No Comment Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast Europe News 'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation in Greece as wildfires continue across Europe United Kingdom Farage wins UK by-election as investigation into undeclared €5.8m gift resumes Art Child's play: French artist Saype's giant ephemeral frescoes takeover Swiss alpine resort ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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