# Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 68

https://mins.news/en/item/24114

- TASS, 2026-08-17 11:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2174159

> The death toll from Saturday’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia has risen to 68, Reuters reported, citing the National Disaster Management Agency. At least 199 people were injured and nearly 10,000 evacuated. Around 2,400 homes and public facilities were damaged.

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