# Indonesia quake kills 53, displaces thousands on Flores Island

https://mins.news/en/video/23657

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-16 20:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ixbskAaKFY

> A powerful earthquake near Indonesia’s Flores Island has killed at least 53 people and displaced about 5,000. Many survivors are sleeping under trees or in makeshift tents while awaiting tarpaulins, food, water and children’s supplies. Hospitals are working from tents as authorities coordinate support during a two-week emergency period.

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