Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing two
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Key context: <p>Shallow quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher ground</p><p>A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, killing two people, causing widespread panic and collapsing buildings and homes in a region prone to deadly earthquakes.</p><p>Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning, but it has since been lifted.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/15/indonesia-earthquake">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Shallow quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher groundA powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, killing two people, causing widespread panic and collapsing buildings and homes in a region prone to deadly earthquakes.Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning, but it has since been lifted. Continue reading...
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