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  "id": 1211171,
  "title": "Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/thousands-evacuate-after-indonesia-quake-kills-51-1211171",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T05:44:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/16/thousands-evacuate-after-indonesia-quake-kills-51"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Saturday, killing at least 51 people, according to authorities. This is the deadliest quake in the Southeast Asian nation since a 2022 quake in West Java that killed hundreds. Around 5,000 people were evacuated, with 36 people suffering serious injuries and 77 having minor injuries. The earthquake triggered over 341 aftershocks. More than 3,300 people in the Sikka region evacuated, either voluntarily or due to collapsed homes. Some residents took refuge in a sports arena, while others sought shelter under makeshift tents. Over 3,500 military and police officers have been deployed to the region to assist with rescue efforts. More than 1,300 homes were damaged, and 20 petrol stations were not operational due to power outages. The East Nusa Tenggara government is considering declaring a state of emergency to mobilize resources and funding. The area had previously experienced a magnitude-7.5 earthquake in 1992, which caused extensive destruction.",
  "summary": "Around 5,000 people have been evacuated and 36 people have been seriously injured after a magnitude-7.7 quake struck eastern Indonesia.",
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        "title": "Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/thousands-evacuate-after-indonesia-quake-kills-51",
        "published": "2026-08-16T05:44:16.000Z"
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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."
}