### [2026-08-25](/feed/2026/08/25/index.md)

##### 2026 Flores earthquake
# The toll from the earthquake in Flores, Indonesia, ten days ago, increases to 103 people dead and 1,666 injured. 




### Sources:

1. [Detik News](https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8633936/update-gempa-ntt-103-korban-tewas-185-ribu-orang-masih-mengungsi)

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