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  "id": 1007416,
  "title": "Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/indonesian-rescuers-search-for-survivors-as-quake-death-toll-rises-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/08/15/indonesian-rescuers-search-for-survivors-as-quake-death-toll-rises-to-38"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday has left at least 38 people dead and 13 injured, according to the national disaster mitigation agency. The disaster prompted rescuers to comb through debris for survivors, with two helicopters and a plane being prepared to aid rescue operations. About 2,000 people have evacuated the region. The quake's epicenter was located just off the north coast of the popular tourist island. The area, largely rural with few high-rise buildings, has seen long queues of people evacuating on foot, by motorbike, and car, with some piling into the back of pickup trucks. Indonesia, situated in the Pacific \"Ring of Fire,\" frequently experiences earthquakes due to its location in the intense seismic activity zone.",
  "summary": "Dozens of houses and other buildings were damaged when the 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia’s east, leaving people trapped.",
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    "7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Flores Island, Indonesia",
    "Death toll rises to 38, with 13 injured",
    "Rescuers search for survivors using helicopters and planes"
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Indonesia's Flores Quake: Death Toll Rises To 38 As Rescuers Race To Reach Trapped Residents",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/world-indonesias-flores-quake-death-toll-rises-to-38-as-rescuers-race",
        "published": "2026-08-15T08:12:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/indonesian-rescuers-search-for-survivors-as-quake-death-toll-rises-to-1010685",
        "published": "2026-08-15T09:42:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}