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Indonesia earthquake kills at least 38 as rescue operation continues

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 38 people and injuring six, while rescuers search through collapsed buildings for survivors. Aftershocks, power outages and widespread destruction are hampering rescue efforts, highlighting the persistent seismic risk faced by Indonesia, which lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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