Faisal Fathani

Built World

As of September 2026: Leading the agency's earthquake monitoring and tsunami warning response

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the Flores Sea before dawn on August 15, local time, 68 kilometers (42 miles) north-northwest of Ende, Indonesia. At least 47 people died, buildings collapsed across the region, and small tsunamis reached 16 coastal locations in four provinces.

Updated Sep 2