NTT Earthquake Update: 14 Dead, 11 Aftershocks Recorded
The death toll in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) surged to 14 people, with over a dozen injuries.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, causing 14 deaths and 11 injuries, according to the National Disaster Management Agency. The quake also resulted in severe damage to 54 houses, nine moderately damaged, and 11 lightly damaged. Health facilities, educational institutions, places of worship, and government offices were also affected.
Manggarai Regency experienced the most significant damage, with 29 houses severely damaged and an additional five health facilities and one educational facility destroyed. East Manggarai Regency saw 23 houses severely damaged. Nagekeo Regency reported two houses severely damaged, one moderately damaged, and two lightly damaged, along with two places of worship with light damage and five government offices impacted.
BMKG recorded 111 aftershocks following the earthquake, with the most recent measuring 3.8 in magnitude. The tsunami warning, initially issued, remains lifted.
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