Indonesia Earthquake Tsunami Warning 2026: What Happened and What It Means

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region on August 15, 2026, prompting BMKG to issue a tsunami warning for several coastal provinces. While the warning was later lifted, the quake caused major damage, casualties, and nearly 1,000 aftershocks. This post covers the timeline of events, the scale of destruction, and why Indonesia — sitting on the Pacific Ring of Fire — remains one of the most earthquake- and tsunami-prone countries in the world.