Indonesia Deploys Rescue Teams, Aid After 7.7-Magnitude NTT Earthquake
Indonesian government held a coordination meeting while taking parallel, swift action to respond to the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck NTT
Indonesia has deployed rescue teams and aid following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Saturday morning, August 15, 2026. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno led an online coordination meeting, instructing officials to prioritize rapid recovery for affected residents and the restoration of essential infrastructure.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has dispatched emergency assistance and mobilized resources from various ministries and agencies, including the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), Ministry of Public Works, and Ministry of Health. President Prabowo Subianto assured that central government assistance will be coordinated through the BNPB, with President assured of the situation.
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