Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Aug 15, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
38 dead after 7.7 earthquake hits Indonesia
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, killing at least 38 people.
WHO: Indonesia officials
WHAT: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia, with at least 38 deaths reported.
WHEN: Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
WHERE: Indonesia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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