Tambolaka, East Nusa Tenggara. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck Southwest Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara on Sunday damaged 91 homes and 16 public facilities across seven subdistricts, according to the local disaster agency.

One resident was injured after being hit by falling debris, but no deaths were reported as of 11 p.m. local time Sunday, the Southwest Sumba Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) said on Monday.

The injured resident was identified as 26-year-old Odoridus J. Kaka, who was receiving outpatient treatment for his injuries.

Of the 91 damaged homes, 78 sustained minor damage, 12 suffered moderate damage, and one was severely damaged, the BPBD said.

South Wewewa recorded the largest number of damaged homes, with 29, followed by Kodi with 26 and Kodi Bangedo with 19.

Damage was also reported in Kodi Balaghar, where 11 homes were affected, Tambolaka City with four homes, and Kodi Utara and Loura with one home each.

The earthquake also damaged 16 public facilities, including four schools and other educational facilities, six places of worship and four health facilities. Fifteen of the facilities sustained minor damage, while one suffered moderate damage.

The two other affected public facilities were the Family Planning Center in Wallandimu Village and the state electricity company PLN's branch office in Kodi.

Reported damage included cracked or collapsed walls, fallen ceilings, and damaged fences.

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