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Indonesia: Situation report #2 - Nagekeo earthquake, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) - Update: Sunday, 16 August 2026
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The impact was felt across multiple areas, including parts of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara.
A significant seismic event occurred in the region. The impact was felt across multiple areas, including parts of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. The geographical extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is known to have affected several regencies and a city.
Further information on the situation can be found through official updates, which provide details on the earthquake's magnitude and other relevant factors.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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