# Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 51, displaces thousands

https://mins.news/en/item/23319

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-16 05:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/indonesias-magnitude-7-7-quake-kills-at-least-51-displaces-thousands?traffic_source=rss

> A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 51 people and displaced about 5,000. More than 1,300 homes were damaged, while landslides and blocked roads have hampered efforts to reach survivors. A tsunami warning was lifted, but aftershocks and further evacuations remain possible as the damage assessment continues.

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