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  "id": 1234563,
  "title": "Indonesia earthquake kills 51, forces thousands to flee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/indonesia-earthquake-kills-51-forces-thousands-to-flee",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T08:44:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1539188/indonesia-earthquake-kills-51-forces-thousands-to-flee/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51 people, according to the Daily Times. The quake also injured dozens, with 36 serious and 77 minor injuries reported. Around 5,000 residents were forced to evacuate affected areas.\n\nThe earthquake triggered landslides, blocked roads, and damaged over 1,300 homes. According to KahawaTungu, the quake had a depth of 15km and was followed by 341 aftershocks. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that over 900 homes and hundreds of other buildings were severely damaged.\n\nThousands of evacuees began receiving aid, with 10,500 aid packages sent to affected areas, as reported by KahawaTungu. The earthquake was felt as far west as Bima Regency and City, with multiple provinces affected, including Manggarai, East Manggarai, Sikka, Ngada, Ende, and West Manggarai. France 24 reported that some areas were left without electricity and telecommunications.",
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        "title": "Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/rescuers-search-for-survivors-of-powerful-indonesia-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-16T05:55:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/rescuers-search-for-survivors-of-powerful-indonesia-earthquake-1222372",
        "published": "2026-08-16T06:59:35.000Z"
      }
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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."
}