{
  "id": 1259654,
  "title": "Indonesia 7.7-magnitude earthquake: Death toll rises to 47, at least 50 injured",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/indonesia-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-47-at-least-50",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T10:50:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/08/indonesia-quake-death-toll-47/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 15, resulting in a death toll of 47 according to local authorities. The Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency reported that at least 50 individuals sustained injuries. The earthquake, originating from the seabed off the island's coast around 5:30 am local time, had its epicenter situated off the northern coast of Flores, approximately 68 kilometers northwest of the town of Ende. Following the initial tremor, several strong aftershocks, including one of magnitude 6.1, were felt. The quake occurred at a relatively shallow depth of 15 kilometers, increasing the potential for significant damage due to its proximity to the surface. As the initial reports indicated 38 fatalities, 2 serious injuries, and 11 minor injuries, the numbers have since risen. Over 160 homes, numerous schools, and various public structures were damaged. Rescue teams are currently focused on rescuing individuals reportedly trapped in the affected buildings.",
  "summary": "Thousands of people were displaced.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Death toll in Indonesia earthquake rises to 51, rescues dig through rubble amid massive devastation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/death-toll-in-indonesia-earthquake-rises-to-51-rescues-dig-through",
        "published": "2026-08-16T09:57:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Indonesia earthquake death toll reaches 53, thousands evacuated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-reaches-53-thousands-evacuated",
        "published": "2026-08-16T11:57:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Thousands evacuated as Indonesia quake death toll rises to 53",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/thousands-evacuated-as-indonesia-quake-death-toll-rises-to-53",
        "published": "2026-08-16T12:23:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}