Mosque Damaged by Earthquake, Mbay Residents in NTT Hold Friday Prayers in Emergency Tent

The earthquake that struck Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on 15 August 2026 not only damaged residents’ homes but also disrupted worship activities. In Mbay, Nagekeo Regency, Muslims continued to perform Friday prayers despite damage to the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. They held prayers in an emergency tent erected beside the mosque on Friday (28/8/2026). The earthquake measured M7.7 with its epicentre approximately 30 kilometres northeast of Mbay, Nagekeo, at a depth of 15 kilometres. BMKG recorded shaking in Mbay reaching VII MMI, while BNPB reported that the earthquake caused casualties and building damage in several areas of Flores. Post-disaster handling continues, including meeting community needs and repairing affected facilities.