East Nusa Tenggara Earthquake Makes List of Largest Global Earthquakes of 2026
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A number of regions in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) were shaken by a magnitude (M) 7.7 earthquake on August 15, 2026.
According to the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the earthquake damaged around 4,500 houses, public facilities, places of worship, health facilities, education facilities, offices, and road access.
The earthquake also caused 68 deaths and 213 injuries.
According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the M 7.7 earthquake in NTT was one of the largest earthquakes in the world this year.
From the beginning of January to August 18, 2026, USGS recorded 11 earthquake events with a magnitude above M 7 globally.
The largest earthquake was recorded in early June 2026 in the Kablalan region of the Philippines, with a magnitude of M 7.8.
Here is a list of the 11 largest earthquake events globally from the beginning of January to August 18, 2026, according to USGS data:
- Kablalan, Philippines: M 7.8
- NTT, Indonesia: M 7.7
- Catia La Mar, Venezuela: M 7.5
- Neiafu, Tonga: M 7.5
- San Jose del Palmar, Colombia: M 7.4
- Miyako, Japan: M 7.4
- Bitung, Indonesia: M 7.4
- Puerto Madero, Mexico: M 7.3
- Luganville, Vanuatu: M 7.3
- San Felipe, Venezuela: M 7.2
- Kota Belud, Malaysia: M 7.1
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