- An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the Flores region of Indonesia on Thursday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
- Earlier on Monday, August 17, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Flores region, as reported by Germany’s GFZ Research Centre for Geosciences.
- The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), according to the EMSC.
- The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles), rattling nerves in a region already reeling from a far more severe earthquake just two days earlier.
- Over 53 people were killed since last week’s earthquake in the region, as rescue teams continue to respond to the devastation.
- More than 900 homes were destroyed and 450 damaged across East Nusa Tenggara province, forcing about 5,000 people into temporary shelters.
- Officials reported 135 injured individuals, with at least 241 homes damaged in the Flores region alone.
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Flores region of Indonesia on Thursday, compounding the devastation from a previous 7.7-magnitude quake that occurred just two days earlier. The tremor, reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), hit at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).1
The recent seismic activity has resulted in significant casualties and destruction. Over 53 people have died since the earlier earthquake, with 135 injured and more than 900 homes destroyed across East Nusa Tenggara province. The devastation has forced approximately 5,000 people into temporary shelters as rescue teams continue to respond to the crisis.567
Officials reported that 450 homes were damaged in addition to the destruction, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the region. The situation remains dire as communities grapple with the aftermath of these natural disasters, raising concerns about recovery and rebuilding efforts in the affected areas.
“The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, rattling nerves in a region already reeling from a 7.7-magnitude quake just two days earlier. Over 53 people have been killed since last week’s earthquake, with more than 900 homes destroyed and about 5,000 people forced into temporary shelters.”
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