A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, coming days after a deadly 7.7 tremor struck the country.
August 17, 2026 | by

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, coming days after a deadly 7.7 tremor struck the country. The earlier 7.7 magnitude quake resulted in the deaths of at least 51 people, prompting thousands to evacuate. Indonesia has experienced a series of earthquakes, with a 6.9-magnitude quake also striking the country, leaving a total trail of destruction and at least 47 fatalities.
