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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 kills at least 47 in Indonesia
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 47 and collapsing buildings.
WHO: Indonesian authorities and Indonesia's meteorological agency
WHAT: A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast; a tsunami warning was issued then lifted.
WHEN: Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
WHERE: Indonesia
WHY: Authorities issued and later lifted a tsunami warning after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes posing a threat.
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