7.7 magnitude Indonesia quake: 38 killed, buildings collapse; 5 visuals of devastation
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August 15, 2026
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A significant earthquake registering 7.7 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Indonesia early Saturday, claiming the lives of at least thirty-eight individuals and leading to the destruction of various structures. Ongoing rescue missions are striving to aid the affected population, while landslides and widespread power failures hinder relief efforts in some areas. Although a tsunami alert was briefly raised, it was later cancelled after confirming that sea conditions were stable.
Source: Times of India | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeedstopstories.cms - Read Original
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