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UPDATED Aug 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Aug 15, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia, kills 47+
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 47 and injuring dozens as buildings collapsed.
WHO: Indonesian authorities and BASARNAS (Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency)
WHAT: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast; buildings collapsed and casualties were reported.
WHEN: Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 4:29 AM ET
WHERE: East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia (Flores region near Ende)
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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