A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.1 min readAug 15, 2026 05:01 AM IST First published on: Aug 15, 2026 at 04:49 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookA powerful magnitude 7.7 quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia. (Representational/File Photo)A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said. The quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Saturday Indonesia time. It’s epicenter was 68 kms (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende.Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because of its location on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.This is a developing story and will be updated.AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementAdvertisement